toothbrushing
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of toothbrushing
First recorded in 1915–20; toothbrush + -ing 1
Example Sentences
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School and nursery staff in the most deprived areas of England will be asked to supervise young children while they brush their teeth, under a national toothbrushing programme.
From BBC • Mar. 6, 2025
The team's analysis found that daily toothbrushing was associated with a significantly lower risk for hospital-acquired pneumonia and ICU mortality.
From Science Daily • Dec. 18, 2023
However, he called it significant that toothbrushing helped patients hooked up to breathing machines.
From Washington Times • Dec. 18, 2023
Giertz’s roster of inventions includes things like a toothbrushing helmet and a gnarly vegetable chopping machine.
From The Verge • May 3, 2022
At the drugstore, I bought a gallon of water for drinking and toothbrushing.
From "We Are Okay" by Nina LaCour
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