toothbrush

[ tooth-bruhsh ]

noun

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

toothbrush

/ ˈtuːθˌbrʌʃ /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of toothbrush¹

First recorded in 1645–55; tooth + brush ¹

Example Sentences

Inside his mouth and throat were two pencils, a toothbrush, a plastic cap and bars of soap, the report said.

From Los Angeles Times

Examples of the non-food items bought included toothpaste, toothbrushes and wine glasses.

From BBC

We saw plastic toilet brushes and toothbrushes with razor blades melted into their ends, and heavy metal poles and mop handles.

From BBC

And toothbrush heads had been replaced on toothbrushes, an empty bottle of wine had been placed in a rack having been drunk, and the floor had been cleaned with a mop and bucket left out.

From BBC

The team created floats to make sure Nazaré did not drown, as well as using a toothbrush to clean the turtle's shell.

From BBC

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