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

The shark-toothed smile on the front is the company’s signature motif. —Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 25 Nov. 2025

Then there’s my daughter, her curly red hair like a flame, squinting her eyes and grinning a gap-toothed grin after taking a sip of seltzer. —Tatiana Schlossberg, New Yorker, 22 Nov. 2025

The equipment allowed the researchers to pinpoint the area emitting the ginkgo-toothed beaked whale's unique call without first sighting the animals, which are among the deepest-diving mammals in the world. —Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 21 Nov. 2025

To help distinguish your costume from the Easter Bunny, paint on the toy monster’s signature sharp-toothed grin and craft a PopMart tag and key ring. —Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 28 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