toothpaste

noun

tooth·​paste ˈtüth-ˌpāst How to pronounce toothpaste (audio)
: a paste for cleaning the teeth

Examples of toothpaste in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web For decades, large CPG companies that make everything from toothpaste to deodorant and condoms built empires with disparate product ranges as a way to compete with rival conglomerates. Phil Wahba, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2024 Barclays downgrades Procter & Gamble to equal weight from overweight Barclays is downgrading the soap and toothpaste maker due to slowing growth. Michael Bloom, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2024 To avoid overexposure to fluoride, children younger than 3 years old should use a rice-sized dab of toothpaste, and children 3 to 6 years old should use a pea-sized amount, according to the CDC. Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 16 Sep. 2024 This hanging toiletry bag with four separate compartments is great for storing everything from your toothpaste and toothbrush to your shampoo and conditioner. Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for toothpaste 

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Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of toothpaste was in 1832

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Cite this Entry

“Toothpaste.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toothpaste. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

toothpaste

noun
tooth·​paste ˈtüth-ˌpāst How to pronounce toothpaste (audio)
: a paste for cleaning the teeth

Medical Definition

toothpaste

noun
tooth·​paste -ˌpāst How to pronounce toothpaste (audio)
: a paste for cleaning the teeth

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