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TOOTHBR-ush/ˈtuːθbrʌʃ/

A toothbrush is the small brush for teeth. Toothpaste is the paste you put on it. Brush your teeth with a toothbrush. It is one word; plural toothbrushes. A brush can also be for hair.

Meaning

A small brush for cleaning your teeth.

Examples

• “I need a new toothbrush.”
• “Whose toothbrush is this?”
• “Pack a toothbrush for the trip.”

Good to know

one word. Pair: toothpaste. Verb idea: brush your teeth.

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