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mouthwash
noun
mouth·wash
ˈmau̇th-ˌwȯsh
-ˌwäsh
: a usually antiseptic liquid preparation for cleaning the mouth and teeth or freshening the breath
Examples of mouthwash in a Sentence
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The story follows Maxine Simmons (Kristen Wiig), a former Tennessee beauty queen married to Douglas (Josh Lucas), a dashing pilot who is also heir to the plastics and mouthwash fortune of his aunt, the formidable Norma Dellacourte (Carol Burnett).
—Valli Herman, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2024
Buy your liquids, like body lotion or mouthwash, at your final destination.
—Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2024
In that case, using whitening toothpaste (like the Boka Teeth Whitening n-Ha Toothpaste or Marvis Whitening Toothpaste), mouthwash, and over-the-counter teeth whitening devices can help fight against your habit at home.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 15 May 2024
In nearly all commercial products, from at-home strips to mouthwashes, the key ingredient is hydrogen peroxide, which is generally safe but should be used with a few caveats.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1840, in the meaning defined above
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“Mouthwash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mouthwash. Accessed 13 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
mouthwash
noun
mouth·wash
ˈmau̇th-ˌwȯsh
-ˌwäsh
: a liquid that usually kills germs and is used to clean the mouth and teeth and freshen the breath
Medical Definition
mouthwash
noun
mouth·wash
ˈmau̇th-ˌwȯsh, -ˌwäsh
: a liquid preparation (as an antiseptic solution) for cleansing the mouth and teeth
called also collutorium
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