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Examples of toothpaste in a Sentence
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This amount is usually written on the toothpaste packaging.
—Claire Gillespie, Health, 7 Apr. 2024
It is widely appreciated for its flavoring potential, and its fragrance has been adopted for everything from toothpaste to tea.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2024
Brushing your dog's teeth regularly using canine toothpaste helps maintain oral hygiene and fresh breath.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Scrape the filling off with a knife, then replace the filling with toothpaste.
—Kimberly Stoney, Parents, 21 Mar. 2024
Another concern is residual charcoal on teeth if using charcoal toothpaste.
—Popular Science, 14 Mar. 2024
Sriracha toothpaste Asian sauce maker Lee Kum Kee, which makes Sriracha Chili Sauce and Sriracha Mayo Dressing, is introducing – not – its Siracha Mayo Toothpaste.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2024
Consider products like deodorant or toothpaste, where consumer loyalty often runs deep but there isn’t necessarily a direct relationship between the brand and consumer.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
The toothbrush is $59, the stand $49, the toothpaste $49, and the show-stopping mouthwash at $49.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 29 Feb. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1832, in the meaning defined above
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“Toothpaste.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toothpaste. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
Kids Definition
toothpaste
noun
tooth·paste
ˈtüth-ˌpāst
: a paste for cleaning the teeth
Medical Definition
toothpaste
noun
tooth·paste
-ˌpāst
: a paste for cleaning the teeth
More from Merriam-Webster on toothpaste
Nglish: Translation of toothpaste for Spanish Speakers
Britannica English: Translation of toothpaste for Arabic Speakers
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