toothpaste

noun

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

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Officials are additionally required to provide clean bedding mats and an adequate supply of soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste and other hygiene products. Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2025 Her breath still smells of the night’s strawberry toothpaste. Ellyn Gaydos august 11, Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2025 Between the mirror and the sink, a shelf with a small container, a tube of toothpaste and toothbrush inside. Hazlitt, 6 Aug. 2025 So, stock up on toiletry items like toothpaste, moisturizer, shampoo, conditioner, and shaving cream. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for toothpaste

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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“Toothpaste.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toothpaste. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.

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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