mouthwash

[mouth-wawsh, -wosh]

noun

1. a solution, often containing antiseptic, astringent, and breath-sweetening agents, used for cleansing the mouth and teeth, and for gargling.

mouthwash

/ ˈmaʊθˌwɒʃ /

noun

1. a medicated aqueous solution, used for gargling and for cleansing the mouth

Word History and Origins

Origin of mouthwash¹

First recorded in 1830–40; mouth + wash

Example Sentences

I felt little emotion, laser-focused on finding a place for our family to live and procuring essentials: toothbrushes, mouthwash, underwear and sneakers.

From Los Angeles Times

The defendant then drove back to his home in Hounslow via a Shell garage where he stopped to buy cat food and mouthwash.

From BBC

In addition, in a clinical study involving 45 people with periodontitis, people who used matcha mouthwash showed significantly lower levels of P. gingivalis in saliva samples than at the start of the study.

From Science Daily

Dentists might also recommend a fluoride mouthwash or prescribe high-fluoride toothpaste for people who have weaker teeth or are more susceptible to cavities.

From Seattle Times

Typical treatments include mouthwash and in severe cases, antibiotics.

From Salon