toothed

adjective

ˈtütht How to pronounce toothed (audio)
uncompounded also
ˈtü-thəd How to pronounce toothed (audio)
: having teeth especially of a specified kind or number
often used in combination
fine-toothed

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Norwegian director Emilie Blichfeldt’s grisly and sharp-toothed Cinderella riff digs into this contemporary moment through its much older political roots. Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 19 Dec. 2025 King is producing the film alongside Department M and Wenxin She and, of course, Pop Mart, which sells the pointy-toothed demons, originally created by Hong Kong illustrator Kasing Lung. Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025 Fast-forward to the following decade, when the gap-toothed gamine abandoned her heavy hand to embrace a more au naturel approach. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2025 The shark-toothed smile on the front is the company’s signature motif. Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 25 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for toothed

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of toothed was in the 14th century

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“Toothed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toothed. Accessed 26 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

toothed

adjective
1
: having teeth especially of a specified kind or number
2

Medical Definition

toothed

adjective
ˈtütht also ˈtü-thəd
1
: having teeth especially of an indicated kind or number
small-toothed individuals
2
: having pointed projections on the margin or surface
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