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toothache

American

[tooth-eyk] / ˈtuθˌeɪk /

noun

a pain in or about a tooth.

toothache British

/ ˈtuːθˌeɪk /

noun

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

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Other Word Forms

toothachy adjective

Etymology

Origin of toothache

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

Example Sentences

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

From BBC • Jul. 14, 2025

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2025

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

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2025

It’s not only about the occasional toothache or cavity needing filling.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2024

He had a filthy towel tied under his jaw as if he suffered from toothache and even by their new world standards he smelled terrible.

From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy

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