toothache

[tooth-eyk]

noun

1. a pain in or about a tooth.

toothache

/ ˈtuːθˌeɪk /

noun

1. Technical name: odontalgia. a pain in or about a tooth

Other Word Forms

• toothachy adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of toothache¹

before 1050; Middle English tothache, Old English tōthæce, tōthece. See tooth, ache

Example Sentences

Their attendance at hearings was intermittent and they gave excuses such as "toothache" and a "car accident" for not turning up.

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Moreno was referred to Dreamtime Dentistry after complaining about a toothache four months prior, according to the autopsy reviewed by The Times.

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Locals described the sound as similar to that of a 747 jet, or as grating as having a toothache 24 hours a day, claiming that the noise drowned out the sound of the nearby waterfalls.

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She was due to start giving evidence on Tuesday last week but said she had a headache and toothache.

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Marten had been due to start giving evidence on Tuesday but complained of a toothache and headache.

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