English · Daily Life
toothpaste
/ˈtuːθ.peɪst/
[/ˈtuːθ.peɪst/]
tooth-cleaning paste
Beginnernoun
Definition
A thick substance used with a toothbrush to clean the teeth.
Example
She squeezed a little toothpaste onto the brush and started scrubbing while humming a song.
She squeezed a little toothpaste onto the brush and started scrubbing while humming a song.
Etymology
Compound of 'tooth' and 'paste', from Late Latin 'pasta' (dough).
How & Where It’s Used
Common bathroom product available in many flavours and formulas.