whiten
verb
whit·en
ˈ(h)wī-tᵊn 
whitened; whitening
ˈ(h)wīt-niŋ
-ᵊn-iŋ
: to make white or whiter
snow whitened the hills
: to become white or whiter
Examples of whiten in a Sentence
His hair whitened as he aged.
Bleach will whiten the linens.
The new toothpaste whitens teeth.
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Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2025
These popular teeth whitening strips from Amazon, which have earned more than 34,700 five-star ratings — and a rave review from our shopping editor.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
From whitening toothpaste to bestselling blow dryers, these deals are worth a spot in your cart.
—Caitlyn Martyn
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, 7 Oct. 2025
This isn’t your average at-home teeth whitening kit.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 7 Oct. 2025
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“Whiten.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whiten. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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