toothbrush

noun

tooth·​brush ˈtüth-ˌbrəsh How to pronounce toothbrush (audio)
: a brush for cleaning the teeth

Examples of toothbrush in a Sentence

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Some people find electric toothbrushes more effective at removing plaque. Floss: Floss every day, making sure to remove all food and debris from between the teeth. Mark Gurarie, Health, 29 May 2025 Devices once considered ancillary, like fitness trackers, electric toothbrushes or baby monitors, have been elevated to critical tools used for health monitoring and management. Ross Meyercord, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025 Up the sparkle with a whitening toothpaste or whitening pen, brighten up with a Crest white strips kit that uses LED light, or jazz up your daily tooth-brushing with an electric toothbrush. Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 27 May 2025 This toothbrush is designed to grow with your child, beginning with the silicone head for babies aged six months to one year and the electric toothbrush head for those aged one to three years. Laura Lu, Parents, 22 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for toothbrush

Word History

First Known Use

1690, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of toothbrush was in 1690

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“Toothbrush.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toothbrush. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

toothbrush

noun
tooth·​brush ˈtüth-ˌbrəsh How to pronounce toothbrush (audio)
: a brush for cleaning the teeth

Medical Definition

toothbrush

noun
tooth·​brush -ˌbrəsh How to pronounce toothbrush (audio)
: a brush for cleaning the teeth

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