false teeth

American  

plural noun

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

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false teeth British  

plural noun

1. 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

He had false teeth and an American flag baseball cap.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

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

"We were absolutely delighted with the international interest in the sale of Churchill's false teeth and other memorabilia, which included phone bids from collectors in the United States and UK," she said.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 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

Mrs. Tyler with her dyed hair, newly straightened and her uncomfortable new false teeth, her leathery skin, blotchy with powder and her giggle.

From "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston