toothpaste

noun

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

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Available in Healthy Gums, Deep Clean and Whitening varieties, each toothpaste uses premium ingredients like stannous fluoride to target plaque, gingivitis and odor-causing bacteria while delivering long-lasting freshness. Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025 Instead, use containers to group items such as extra shampoo, toothpaste, body wash, trial-size toiletries, and first-aid supplies. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Dec. 2025 Seawater, blood, and eggs usually clock in at about 8, while toothpaste and hand soap land at a 9 on the scale. Elaine K. Howley, Outside, 2 Dec. 2025 For over a decade, Amazon has been working to realize founder Jeff Bezos' vision of drones whizzing toothpaste, books and other goods to customers' doorsteps in 30 minutes or less. Annie Palmer, CNBC, 26 Nov. 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 16 Dec. 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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