floss
noun
\ ËflĂ€s
, ËflÈŻs\
, ËflÈŻs\
Definition of floss
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: soft thread of silk or mercerized cotton for embroidery
b
: dental floss
2
: fluffy fibrous material
floss
verb
flossed;
flossing;
flosses
Definition of floss (Entry 2 of 2)
: to use dental floss on
: to use dental floss
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Synonyms for floss
Synonyms: Noun
down, fluff, fur, fuzz, lint, nap, pile
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Examples of floss in a Sentence
Noun
used cotton floss to simulate Santa's beardVerb
My dentist told me I should floss more often.Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
As Ciara held her daughter and bopped her hips from side to side, Future Zahir also got his groove on and showed off his talents by doing the infamous floss dance. — Joelle Goldstein, PEOPLE.com, "Soul and Style! Ciara Shares Video of Son Future Zahir, 5, Dancing After Losing His First Tooth," 15 July 2019 Take the extra few minutes to floss with either traditional floss or a water flosser. — NBC News, "10 common oral hygiene mistakes, according to dentists," 18 July 2019 But even if your dental hygiene isn't in need of a full-fledged makeover, with the 10 pressure settings and seven Waterpik water flossing tips, this gadget is the perfect addition to any routine, providing you an easy, effective, and fun floss. — Allure, "Electric Toothbrushes Are One of the Best Amazon Prime Day Deals This Year," 15 July 2019 In the park, the diverse flora includes the wild banana orchid â â the national flower of the island â â and a silk floss tree that toppled during Hurricane Ivan in 2004. — Adrienne Jordan, USA TODAY, "5 things first-timers should do in Grand Cayman, from snorkeling with stingrays to bioluminescent kayaking," 9 July 2019 At Precycle, an airy grocery store in Brooklynâs Bushwick neighborhood, shoppers can find spices and fruit, grains and pastas, fresh olives and tofu, toothbrushes and floss, and many other household basics. — National Geographic, "Grocery stores are packed with plastic. Some are changing.," 22 Apr. 2019 Hold a piece of floss between your fingers, roughly two inches apart. — Joanne Chen, Redbook, "Teeth: An Owner's Manual," 24 July 2017 Just like string floss, a water flosser cleans between your teeth. — Korin Miller, SELF, "What Is a Water Flosser and Should You Be Using One?," 26 Feb. 2019 At one point, TV cameras caught the Jonas boys and challenged them to do the floss dance. — Isabel Greenberg, Harper's BAZAAR, "Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas Showed Some Major PDA At the US Open," 4 Sep. 2018Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
The tropical packaging and fresh coconut scent were admittedly very cute, but for once, the actual feeling of flossing won me over. — Aliza Abarbanel, Bon AppĂ©tit, "This Coconut Oil Floss Turned Me Into a Daily Flosser," 29 June 2019 During an interview with inspectors, a dentist at the center dismissed the necessity of fillings if patients commit to brushing and flossing, according to the report. — Erin Donaghue, CBS News, "Bedsheet "nooses" among "serious violations" at California ICE detention facility," 4 Oct. 2018 The Fortnite World Cup felt like that, except the mascots werenât allowed to stop flossing. — Andrew Webster, The Verge, "The Fortnite World Cup Finals were a victory lap for Epic Games," 29 July 2019 Take the extra few minutes to floss with either traditional floss or a water flosser. — NBC News, "10 common oral hygiene mistakes, according to dentists," 18 July 2019 But even if your dental hygiene isn't in need of a full-fledged makeover, with the 10 pressure settings and seven Waterpik water flossing tips, this gadget is the perfect addition to any routine, providing you an easy, effective, and fun floss. — Allure, "Electric Toothbrushes Are One of the Best Amazon Prime Day Deals This Year," 15 July 2019 Forget booth babes â passersby were greeted with a flossing Tomatohead character who was more than happy to work it to some of the gameâs most recognizable emotes and moves while curious onlookers filmed away. — NBC News, "Dancing tomatoes and llama pinatas? This must be a gaming convention.," 26 June 2019 Herrera, 14, of Coconut Creek, is a recent graduate of Lyons Creek Middle School and flossed out his eighth-grade year by winning the 1,600-meter run by running a personal best time of 4:55.12. — Gary Curreri, sun-sentinel.com, "Forest Glen Middle wins first county boys track title," 21 June 2019 Every member of your traveling party should pack the basics, including a toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, shampoo and a comb. — Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, "Unpacking hacks: What to take out of your bag when you arrive and what to leave in," 14 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'floss.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for floss
floss
noun
English Language Learners Definition of floss
(Entry 1 of 2)
: soft silk or cotton thread used for sewing
floss
verbEnglish Language Learners Definition of floss (Entry 2 of 2)
: to use dental floss to clean your teeth
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floss
noun
\ ËflĂ€s
, ËflÈŻs\
, ËflÈŻs\
Kids Definition of floss
(Entry 1 of 2)
floss
verb
flossed;
flossing
Kids Definition of floss (Entry 2 of 2)
: to use dental floss on
floss
noun