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Examples of toothbrush in a Sentence
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Moreover, toothbrushes with soft bristles are great for cleaning gums.
—Christin Perry, Parents, 6 June 2024
The Longfellow is completely free of single-use plastics, offering guests amenities such as bamboo toothbrushes, and opting for in-room French press coffee, rather than a single-use alternative.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2024
Apply the paste to one side of the board with a spoon.
Scrub Cutting Board
Use a bristle brush or toothbrush to scrub the surface of the plastic cutting board.
—Samantha Hunter, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 June 2024
If not, rub the pests off with your fingers, a soft toothbrush or blast them off with a sharp spray of water, from a hose or from your kitchen faucet.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1690, in the meaning defined above
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“Toothbrush.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toothbrush. Accessed 12 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
toothbrush
noun
tooth·brush
ˈtüth-ˌbrəsh
: a brush for cleaning the teeth
Medical Definition
toothbrush
noun
tooth·brush
-ˌbrəsh
: a brush for cleaning the teeth
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