English Explanatory Dictionary

toothbrush

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A brush, used with toothpaste, for cleaning the teeth.
verb
  1. To clean or scrub with a toothbrush.

Pronunciation

/ˈtuːθ.bɹʌʃ/ /ˈtuθ.bɹʌʃ/ en-us-toothbrush.ogg

Word forms

toothbrush toothbrushes toothbrushing toothbrushed

Etymology

From tooth + brush. Compare Saterland Frisian Tuskebäärsel (“toothbrush”), West Frisian toskboarstel (“toothbrush”), Dutch tandenborstel (“toothbrush”), German Zahnbürste (“toothbrush”), Danish tandbørste (“toothbrush”), Swedish tandborste (“toothbrush”), Icelandic tannbursti (“toothbrush”).

Derived words

electric toothbrush ionic toothbrush nature's toothbrush power toothbrush toothbrush moustache toothbrush mustache toothbrush tree
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