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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The bowl of your sink is something else that should be wiped down daily to clean up toothpaste residue. Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 22 June 2025 Tom’s of Maine Tom’s Lavender for $8 ($10) As the green-colored packaging alludes to, Tom’s of Maine maintains an eco-friendly mission by using recycled materials for packaging and naturally sourced ingredients for their toothpastes, bar soaps, and, of course, natural deodorants. Laura Harold, Outside Online, 14 June 2025 This includes toothpaste, moisturizers, sunscreen, even face and body wipes. Geoffrey Morrison, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025 Also ensure your kids don’t swallow toothpaste that contains fluoride. Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 31 May 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 8 Jul. 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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