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Definition of toothpaste

toothpaste

/ˈtuːθ.peɪst/
tooth · paste
Plural:toothpastes
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toothpaste Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A thick, soft substance used on a toothbrush to clean teeth, often containing fluoride to prevent cavities and flavorings to freshen breath.

Example

"She squeezed a pea-sized amount of mint toothpaste onto her brush before bed."

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• Nearby Words

tooth
toothbrush
toothfish
toothpaste
toothpick
top
topaz

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 19th century as a direct compound of 'tooth' and 'paste'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Toothpaste. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/toothpaste
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