scrub brush
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of scrub brush
First recorded in 1675–85
Example Sentences
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“Hamlin,” read a sign, and for miles in both directions were furrows and beds with only dirt or scrub brush or dead trees.
From Slate ● Apr. 20, 2026
Before picking up a single scrub brush or broom, give yourself a map to your own kitchen by writing out the zones you’ll be tackling.
From Salon ● Mar. 19, 2026
Later that evening, he cautiously picked his way across desert stones and scrub brush to stand on the concrete foundation that had once been his home.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2023
The best tool to clean grout is a stiff scrub brush that’s equipped with nylon bristles.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 5, 2022
She opens the kitchen window and throws out a scrub brush and a big bar of brown soap like the one they used on Finn the Horse.
From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt
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