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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One resourceful backpacker invented this coupler for refilling miniature toothpaste tubes from full-sized ones. Zoe Gates, Outside, 28 Oct. 2025 Aside from toothpaste and water, the compound can be used to create other fluorine-containing molecules for pharmaceuticals and medical diagnostic treatments. Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 22 Oct. 2025 The fine morin powder can be incorporated into oral hygiene products such as toothpaste or mouthwash, according to Brighenti. Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025 Even with the rise of fluoride in toothpaste and other products, it’s credited with a 25% decrease in cavities. Anna Clark, ProPublica, 13 Oct. 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 4 Nov. 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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