What does toothbrush mean?
Toothbrush means A brush, used with toothpaste, for cleaning the teeth. [from 17th c.].
Toothbrush
/ˈtuːθ.bɹʌʃ/ · noun
Meaning
A brush, used with toothpaste, for cleaning the teeth. [from 17th c.].
Definitions by Sense
- A brush, used with toothpaste, for cleaning the teeth. [from 17th c.]
- (transitive) To clean or scrub with a toothbrush.
Example Sentences
A Turkiſh tooth-bruſh
In Rome, a restorer toothbrushed away some candle-grime over God's Sistine Chapel eye to reveal an eyebrow of Groucho Marx proportion.
I toothbrushed the stale rum stink from my mouth and stared at myself in the cabinet mirror.
Synonyms for toothbrush
Antonyms for toothbrush
Related Words
Word Forms
- toothbrushes
- toothbrushing
- toothbrushed
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for toothbrush?
Common synonyms include soup-strainer.
What is the opposite of toothbrush?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use toothbrush in a sentence?
A Turkiſh tooth-bruſh
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