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

There is also a lizard, four hermit crabs, a toothed frog, and a wall-size fish tank that the kids built with their father; its filtration system is based on the workings of a kidney. — Melanie Thernstrom, New Yorker, 29 June 2026

Detangle your hair fully after washing by applying a leave-in conditioner, then gently comb or brush with a wide-toothed comb or brush, working in sections to prevent damage. — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 24 June 2026

Labubu dolls come in many colors, have furry bodies, rabbitlike ears, and vinyl faces, and are known for their mischievous nine-toothed grin. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 June 2026

There were a lot of smiling faces on TV right after the New York Knicks’ momentous NBA championship-clinching victory over the San Antonio Spurs on June 13, but none were as instantly iconic as Chiki Uno’s gap-toothed grin. — Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 16 June 2026

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