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

And as I understand it, you had these false teeth made for the performance, and that changes the shape of your face, it changes how words feel in your mouth.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2024

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

When the bleeding stops and Mam’s gums heal she goes to the clinic for her false teeth.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt