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 toothpaste picture-hanging hack promises a foolproof method that takes out the guesswork. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2025 Drink water often, use a humidifier at bedtime, and consider using toothpaste or mouthwash designed to help dry mouth. Carley Millhone, Health, 6 July 2025 Though Colgate sold its first jar—yes, jar—of toothpaste in 1873, the company was founded almost 70 years earlier in 1806. Emily Steinberger, Fortune, 4 July 2025 It is often added to public water supplies and toothpaste to help prevent tooth decay. Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 28 June 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 20 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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