toothpaste

noun

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

Examples of toothpaste in a Sentence

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Based in downtown, P&G is the largest consumer products company in the world, responsible for making toiletries in consumers' pantries or medicine cabinets, such as Pampers diapers, Tide laundry detergent, Crest toothpaste and Gillette razors. Alexander Coolidge, The Enquirer, 29 July 2025 But as long as the world’s elite want gleaming sinks and grand columns in mansions and company headquarters — and as long as global industries use chemical fillers for things like concrete and toothpaste — the quarries are unlikely to close. Meara Sharma, The Dial, 22 July 2025 As for the type of toothpaste that's best to use for the hack, a basic white toothpaste is a good choice. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2025 Original price: $20.99 Crest Pro-Health gum detoxify toothpaste helps reverse gingivitis and whiten your teeth at the same time. Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 3 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for toothpaste

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

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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 20 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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