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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Bathroom counters are quick to collect stains from makeup, skincare, and toothpaste. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026 The bowl of your sink is something else that should be wiped down daily to clean up toothpaste residue. Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2026 In Texas, Attorney General Ken Paxton launched investigations into two large companies over their marketing of fluoride toothpaste to parents and children. Anna Clark, CNN Money, 16 Jan. 2026 It is sold in several forms for oral use, including toothpaste, mouthwash, or gel. Lindsey Desoto, Health, 15 Jan. 2026 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 27 Jan. 2026.

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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