floss

Definition of flossnext
as in fur
a soft airy substance or covering used cotton floss to simulate Santa's beard

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Recent Examples of floss Crew members recommend this convenient kit, which includes a bottle of flight-friendly toothpaste, a toothbrush, and even a floss pick. Kristy Alpert, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026 And please, don’t skip the floss — a dentist can tell! Andrea Kane, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026 Sydney Sweeney wore nothing but a super plunging bustier corset and floss-thin thong while shaking her butt. Christina Perrier, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026 There should be no knocking on their door late at night just for floss! Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for floss
Recent Examples of Synonyms for floss
Noun
  • Almost all of my vintage coats have fur collars and to not be able to sell them because of a collar is a huge detriment to my shop.
    Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Its tulle is brittle and sharp, brushing against my fur like a thousand tiny teeth, a cruel lover that bites with every move.
    Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The piles of dishes in the sink.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Spring is a time for renewal, and that includes refreshing your ‘to be read’ pile.
    Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 7 Apr. 2026

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“Floss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/floss. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.

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