toothbrush

noun
UK: /ˈtuːθbrʌʃ/
US: /ˈtuːθbrʌʃ/

  1. A brush with a handle, used for cleaning your teeth.

    1. I need a new toothbrush. [ ] [ ]
    2. She always buys a soft-bristled toothbrush to protect her sensitive gums. [ ] [ ]

  2. An object that looks like a toothbrush but used for a different, typically cleaning, purpose.

    1. He used an old toothbrush to scrub the grout. [ ] [ ]
    2. For detailed cleaning of the engine parts, a small toothbrush works wonders. [ ] [ ]
toothbrush transitive-verb

  1. To clean something with a toothbrush, especially teeth.

    1. Remember to toothbrush your teeth twice a day. [ ] [ ]
    2. She toothbrushed her teeth thoroughly after eating the sugary candy. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "toothbrush" in English means: A brush with a handle, used for cleaning your teeth., An object that looks like a toothbrush but used for a different, typically cleaning, purpose..

The phonetic transcription of "toothbrush" is /ˈtuːθbrʌʃ/ in British English and /ˈtuːθbrʌʃ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "toothbrush": "I need a new toothbrush.". More examples on the page.