toothbrush

American  

[tooth-bruhsh] / ˈtuθˌbrʌʃ /

noun

1. a small brush with a long handle, for cleaning the teeth. tooth.

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toothbrush British  

/ ˈtuːθˌbrʌʃ /

noun

1. a small brush, usually with a long handle, for cleaning the teeth

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Etymology

Origin of toothbrush

First recorded in 1645–55; tooth + brush ¹

Example Sentences

She cleans their teeth with an electric toothbrush, a dental tool for plaque and a breath-freshener spray.

From The Wall Street Journal

I see Hitler with that toothbrush mustache, hair flopping in his eyes, ranting and raving.

From Literature

They also get a toothbrush, soap and towels.

From Barron's

He has multiple spray bottles, scrub brushes, toothbrushes, and a stack of clean, neatly folded cloths.

From Literature

“Yes, but she’s coming right back. She went to grab your pajamas and your toothbrush.”

From Literature

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