toothpaste

noun

tooth·​paste ˈtüth-ˌpāst How to pronounce toothpaste (audio)
: a paste for cleaning the teeth

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The bank said that the maker of Arm & Hammer baking soda, toothpaste and shampoo finally has the right mix of value products to go along with premium. — Michael Bloom, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026 It was used for tanning leather, making toothpaste (yes, really), and most of all for cleansing and fortifying fabric in a process called fulling. — Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2026 Fluoride Keeps Working After You Brush For cavity protection, fluoride is one of the most important ingredients in toothpaste. — Md Published, Verywell Health, 11 Aug. 2026 The women were able to receive packages from the outside, and an informal network of volunteer activists in Russia sent them everything from toothpaste to crossword puzzles. — Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for toothpaste

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of toothpaste was in 1832

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“Toothpaste.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toothpaste. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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toothpaste

noun
tooth·​paste ˈtüth-ˌpāst How to pronounce toothpaste (audio)
: a paste for cleaning the teeth

Medical Definition

toothpaste

noun
tooth·​paste -ˌpāst How to pronounce toothpaste (audio)
: a paste for cleaning the teeth
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