Synonyms

false teeth

American

plural noun

a denture, especially a pair of removable full dentures of both jaws.

false teeth British

plural noun

a denture, esp a removable complete set of artificial teeth for one or both jaws

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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

Her false teeth were on the floor and a new green dress she had worn to the pub had been put on her back-to-front.

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2025

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

A lot of the film’s charisma has to do with the Oscar winner at its center in the argyle vest, modest cap, false teeth and singsong northwest English accent.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2022

A set of false teeth drifted by on a piece of wood and faded into the darkness.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys

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