toothbrush

[ tooth-bruhsh ]

/ ˈtuθˌbrʌʃ /

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noun

a small brush with a long handle, for cleaning the teeth.

Nearby words

tooth pulp, tooth rash, tooth shell, toothache, toothache tree, toothbrush, toothbrushing, toothed, toothed whale, toothing, toothless

Origin of toothbrush

First recorded in 1645–55; tooth + brush¹

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Examples from the Web for toothbrush

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This, by the way, is the technological equivalent of sharing a toothbrush.
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We trim and then scrub his fingernails and toenails with a toothbrush.
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My husband arrived that day in court with his toothbrush, razor, and a change of underwear, ready for prison.
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My property locker was bare, nothing more than a toothbrush, deodorant, and lip balm.
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I suppose I could use two pinballs and two brush-holders, but I don't need three needlebooks and half a dozen toothbrush cases.
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I gave special attention to teaching them the proper use of the toothbrush and the bath.
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All right then—tell her to pack a toothbrush and a few spare diapers.
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But how the dickens can you make a souvenir out of a toothbrush?
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Many personal relics are here—even to a toothbrush dipped in a red powder.
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British Dictionary definitions for toothbrush

toothbrush

/ (ˈtuːθˌbrʌʃ) /

noun

a small brush, usually with a long handle, for cleaning the teeth

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