toothbrush

noun

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

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Nationally, and here in the Ocean State, it is estimated that one in three low-income families struggle to afford basic hygiene products such as soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste and toothbrushes, and personal care items. John Garrahan, The Providence Journal, 19 Mar. 2026 In the bathroom, his Paw Patrol toothbrush sits on the sink. Emily Brindley health Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026 Toiletries needed are bar soap, toothpaste, face cream, body wash, compact mirror, body lotion, nail files, toothbrushes, floss, nonalcoholic mouthwash, face cream, deodorant, full-size shampoo, full-size conditioner, combs and brushes. Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026 Inside every electric motor, from those found in electric toothbrushes to those in electric vehicles, a rotating component (the rotor) spins within a stationary part (the stator), creating a constantly changing magnetic field. Etiido Uko march 17, New Atlas, 17 Mar. 2026 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 23 Mar. 2026.

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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