toothed

adjective

ˈtütht 

uncompounded also

ˈtü-thəd 

: having teeth especially of a specified kind or number

—often used in combination

fine-toothed

Examples of toothed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Richardson’s fine-toothed research establishes Peter’s importance as a writer and a singular inhabitant of his time. —Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 2025

Uncommon Goods Candy of the World Advent Calendar Take your sweet-toothed teen on a trip with a month’s worth of candies from around the world. —Malia Griggs, Glamour, 9 Oct. 2025

This time, former Vought CEO Stan Edgar and his granddaughter Zoe are the ones who save the day, with Zoe unleashing her toothed tentacles to efficiently rip Vikor’s head off. —Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2025

Reuters — American golfer Vince Whaley had a particularly nerve-wracking encounter with a big-toothed onlooker at the Sanderson Farms Championship on Sunday, as he was forced to play a shot under the watchful gaze of a lurking alligator. —Reuters, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing toothed

• false saber-toothed cat
• false saber-toothed tiger
• gap-toothed
• saber-toothed
• saber-toothed cat
• saber-toothed tiger
• saw-toothed
• toothed whale

Kids Definition

toothed

adjective

ˈtütht 

1

: having teeth especially of a specified kind or number

2

: jagged, notched

Medical Definition

toothed

adjective

ˈtütht also ˈtü-thəd

1

: having teeth especially of an indicated kind or number

small-toothed individuals

2

: having pointed projections on the margin or surface