toothpaste

American  

[tooth-peyst] / ˈtuθˌpeɪst /

noun

1. a dentifrice in the form of paste.

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toothpaste British  

/ ˈtuːθˌpeɪst /

noun

1. a paste used for cleaning the teeth, applied with a toothbrush

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Etymology

Origin of toothpaste

An Americanism dating back to 1825–35; tooth + paste

Example Sentences

I changed my dirty shirt in the McDonald’s bathroom, but my toothbrush and toothpaste were buried too deep inside the suitcase.

From Literature

Workers at the Evonik plant were dispatched to close the gas supply valve into the factory, where the German chemical maker produces silica for toothpaste and food products.

From The Wall Street Journal

In the morning, you may feel the sharpness of toothpaste, hear and feel water running in the shower, smell shampoo, and later take in the comforting scent of freshly brewed coffee.

From Science Daily

The world’s top toothpaste maker was a Barron’s stock pick in October.

From Barron's

Today you can see echoes of that campaign in ads for toothpaste, with dentists recommending a particular brand.

From BBC