toothpaste
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Definition of toothpaste
: a paste for cleaning the teeth
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Remember that thing about toothpaste tubes being a no-go? — Jessica Cruel, SELF, "You Should Be Recycling Your Beauty Products—10 Things You Need to Know," 7 July 2018 The explosives had been packed into a toothpaste tube. — Ellie Silverman, Washington Post, "Luis Posada Carriles, militant anti-communist who tried to overthrow Castro, dies at 90," 24 May 2018 Polypropylene, used in numerous products like bottle caps and toothpaste tubes, is beloved by the Vibrio group of bacteria, which are behind one set of illnesses. — Veronique Greenwood, New York Times, "Billions of Plastic Pieces Litter Coral in Asia and Australia," 25 Jan. 2018 Some terrific uses for baking soda: Run out of toothpaste? — Heloise, Houston Chronicle, "Don’t have a blast on the Fourth," 1 July 2018 Michael Underwood, 61, of the 100 block of Sangamon Street, Chicago, was issued a local ordinance citation for retail theft after attempting to take numerous packages of toothpaste from Walgreens, 7200 North Ave., police said. — Deborah Kadin, chicagotribune.com, "Police reports: Chicago man accused of firing two shots in the air near North and Harlem in Elmwood Park," 28 June 2018 Think, mini versions of Marvis toothpaste; Sachajuan and Oribe hair products; skincare from Diptyque, Grown Alchemist and Rituals; and all-natural sun care from Supergoop, Soleil Tujours and Hampton Sun. — Andrea Whittle, Condé Nast Traveler, "This Website Puts Together the Perfect Travel-Sized Dopp Kit So You Don't Have to," 17 May 2018 According to police reports, Gonzalez-Diaz left Mariano’s, 1720 S. Milwaukee Ave., without paying for $28.97 worth of meat and toothpaste. — Pioneer Press, chicagotribune.com, "Vernon Hills police: Man showed lewd photo while marketing his business," 9 July 2018 The company’s namesake toothpaste has sputtered as well. — Sharon Terlep, WSJ, "A Toothpaste Club? Colgate to Invest in Online Startup," 2 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'toothpaste.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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Should 'Toothpaste' Be 'Teethpaste'?
Should 'Toothpaste' Be 'Teethpaste'?
No. It should be toothpaste, and here's why.
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The first known use of toothpaste was in 1832
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More Definitions for toothpaste
toothpaste
noun
English Language Learners Definition of toothpaste
: a substance that is used for cleaning teeth
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Kids Definition of toothpaste
: a paste for cleaning the teeth
toothpaste
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Medical Definition of toothpaste
: a paste for cleaning the teeth
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