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toothbrush

noun

tooth·​brush ˈtüth-ˌbrəsh How to pronounce toothbrush (audio)
: a brush for cleaning the teeth

Examples of toothbrush in a Sentence

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Wipe off the ketchup, then use a soft toothbrush if needed to gently scrub any recesses or crevices that need further cleaning. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2025 After making sure the bird could breathe, sanctuary workers spent days cracking apart the concrete using forceps and cleaning its feathers using toothbrushes, dish soap and their fingers. CBS News, 19 Nov. 2025 It's primarily transmitted by saliva from kissing or sharing drinks, food, utensils or toothbrushes. Aria Bendix, NBC news, 13 Nov. 2025 First came the sleek hair dryers and toothbrushes. Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 12 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for toothbrush

Word History

First Known Use

1690, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of toothbrush was in 1690

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“Toothbrush.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toothbrush. Accessed 3 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

toothbrush

noun
tooth·​brush ˈtüth-ˌbrəsh How to pronounce toothbrush (audio)
: a brush for cleaning the teeth

Medical Definition

toothbrush

noun
tooth·​brush -ˌbrəsh How to pronounce toothbrush (audio)
: a brush for cleaning the teeth

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