false teeth
Americanplural noun
plural noun
Etymology
Origin of false teeth
First recorded in 1785–95
Example Sentences
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He had false teeth and an American flag baseball cap.
From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026
Danny DeVito’s brief appearance as a dead janitor in the Afterlife involved green face paint, false teeth and colored contact lenses that prevented him from walking around on his own, Blundell said.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 12, 2024
De Guzman's wife Genie also says the teeth were intact on the body that was found, and yet her husband had false teeth.
From BBC • May 18, 2024
Loaded with makeup and prosthetics, including false teeth and a feathery wig, Sewell felt leaden and self-conscious, he said, fearful that his impersonation would slip into parody.
From New York Times • Apr. 8, 2024
When the bleeding stops and Mam’s gums heal she goes to the clinic for her false teeth.
From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt
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