toothbrushing
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of toothbrushing
First recorded in 1915–20; toothbrush + -ing 1
Example Sentences
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And in Northern Ireland, some nursery staff have been supervising toothbrushing since 2016, in a funded programme targeting the poorest 20% of areas.
From BBC ● Mar. 6, 2025
The team conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to determine the association between daily toothbrushing and hospital-acquired pneumonia.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 18, 2023
He said the study “reaffirms the importance of toothbrushing for both oral health and general health” among hospital patients.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 18, 2023
Giertz’s roster of inventions includes things like a toothbrushing helmet and a gnarly vegetable chopping machine.
From The Verge ● May 3, 2022
At the drugstore, I bought a gallon of water for drinking and toothbrushing.
From "We Are Okay" by Nina LaCour
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