toothpaste

noun
tooth·​paste | \ ˈtüth-ˌpāst How to pronounce toothpaste (audio) \

Definition of toothpaste

: a paste for cleaning the teeth

Examples of toothpaste in a Sentence

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Children there also reportedly had no access to toothbrushes, toothpaste, or soap. Renae Reints, Fortune, "‘It’s Not a Home for Children.’ Thousands of Migrant Children Remain in Shelters at the Border," 26 July 2019 Depending on the surface of the wall, toothpaste can be a good remover. Melissa Rolland, courant.com, "Mom-Approved Household Hacks," 17 July 2019 Sadly, the toothpaste is out of that tube and the downfall of western civilization will continue unabated. Jamie Samuelsen, Detroit Free Press, "Save your Detroit Red Wings NHL draft reaction/dismay for ... 2024?," 26 June 2019 Let the toothpaste sit for a few minutes after applying, then scrub. Danielle Flum, Seventeen, "How to Clean Even the Dirtiest White Shoes," 18 June 2019 Cotlon lost valuable detergent, toothpaste and toiletry sales. Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, "Dollar stores are everywhere. That's a problem for poor Americans," 19 July 2019 Colgate-Palmolive, a corporation most well-known for toothpaste and other dental care products, has acquired French skin-care brand Laboratoires Filorga Cosmétiques. Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, "Colgate Acquires French Skin-Care Brand Laboratoires Filorga Cosmétiques for $1.69 Billion," 12 July 2019 From Crest 3D White toothpaste and floss sticks to pizza slices and garlic knots, the 22-year-old has ordered 833 items on the app. Tomás Mier, PEOPLE.com, "From Foot Files and Toothpaste to an Inflatable Bed: See Zendaya's Favorite Postmates Orders," 11 June 2019 Tom's of Maine Natural Rapid Relief Sensitive Toothpaste Tom’s of Maine’s tried-and-true natural toothpaste is pretty straightforward. Tess Garcia, Health.com, "Amazon Prime Day 2019 Has Huge Savings on Toothbrushes, Water Flossers, and More," 15 July 2019

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First Known Use of toothpaste

1832, in the meaning defined above

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toothpaste

noun

English Language Learners Definition of toothpaste

: a substance that is used for cleaning teeth

toothpaste

noun
tooth·​paste | \ ˈtüth-ˌpāst How to pronounce toothpaste (audio) \

Kids Definition of toothpaste

: a paste for cleaning the teeth

toothpaste

noun
tooth·​paste | \ -ˌpāst How to pronounce toothpaste (audio) \

Medical Definition of toothpaste

: a paste for cleaning the teeth

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