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Examples of toothpaste in a Sentence
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Some sections, including all the toothpaste and most of the detergent, were locked behind long, clear cages.
—Marisa Gerber, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2024
Swallowing a small amount of toothpaste is typically safe.
—Claire Gillespie, Health, 7 Apr. 2024
But the toothpaste can’t be squeezed back into the tube.
—Angela Yang, NBC News, 3 Apr. 2024
But to patch holes wider than pinholes, use a commercial wall-patching compound, which will resist shrinking and can be sanded; a large patch of toothpaste would probably crack and might even fall out.
—Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 8 Mar. 2024
Just as opulent are the creamy toothpaste and the alcohol-free mouthwash, both of which contain 24-karat gold particles.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 29 Feb. 2024
This amount is usually written on the toothpaste packaging.
—Claire Gillespie, Health, 7 Apr. 2024
It is widely appreciated for its flavoring potential, and its fragrance has been adopted for everything from toothpaste to tea.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2024
Brushing your dog's teeth regularly using canine toothpaste helps maintain oral hygiene and fresh breath.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1832, in the meaning defined above
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“Toothpaste.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toothpaste. Accessed 29 Apr. 2024.
Kids Definition
toothpaste
noun
tooth·paste
ˈtüth-ˌpāst
: a paste for cleaning the teeth
Medical Definition
toothpaste
noun
tooth·paste
-ˌpāst
: a paste for cleaning the teeth
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Nglish: Translation of toothpaste for Spanish Speakers
Britannica English: Translation of toothpaste for Arabic Speakers
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