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Jarrett J. Krosoczka

Meaning of "toothbrush" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF TOOTHBRUSH

toothbrush  [ˈtuːθˌbrʌʃ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TOOTHBRUSH

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determiner
exclamation
Toothbrush is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES TOOTHBRUSH MEAN IN ENGLISH?

toothbrush

Toothbrush

The toothbrush is an oral hygiene instrument used to clean the teeth and gums that consists of a head of tightly clustered bristles mounted on a handle, which facilitates the cleansing of hard-to-reach areas of the mouth. Toothpaste, which often contains fluoride, is commonly used in conjunction with a toothbrush to increase the effectiveness of tooth brushing. Toothbrushes are available with different bristle textures, sizes and forms. Most dentists recommend using a toothbrush labelled "soft", since hard bristled toothbrushes can damage tooth enamel and irritate the gums. The predecessor of the toothbrush, the chew stick, first appeared in Egypt and Babylonia, and the earliest bristle toothbrush originate in China. Toothbrushes were introduced to Europe through merchants and travelers in East Asia by the 17th century. DuPont introduced the nylon toothbrush in the 1930s.

Definition of toothbrush in the English dictionary

The definition of toothbrush in the dictionary is a small brush, usually with a long handle, for cleaning the teeth.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TOOTHBRUSH


airbrush
ˈɛəˌbrʌʃ
bitterbrush
ˈbɪtəˌbrʌʃ
bottlebrush
ˈbɒtəlˌbrʌʃ
broadbrush
ˈbrɔːdˌbrʌʃ
brush
brʌʃ
buckbrush
ˈbʌkˌbrʌʃ
hairbrush
ˈhɛəˌbrʌʃ
hatbrush
ˈhætˌbrʌʃ
nailbrush
ˈneɪlˌbrʌʃ
paintbrush
ˈpeɪntˌbrʌʃ
rabbitbrush
ˈræbɪtˌbrʌʃ
sagebrush
ˈseɪdʒˌbrʌʃ
shoebrush
ˈʃuːbrʌʃ
snowbrush
ˈsnəʊˌbrʌʃ
underbrush
ˈʌndəˌbrʌʃ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TOOTHBRUSH

tooth and nail
tooth decay
tooth fairy
tooth mug
tooth powder
tooth rot
tooth shell
tooth socket
toothache
toothache tree
toothbrush holder
toothbrush moustache
toothed
toothed whale
toothful
toothier
toothiest
toothily
toothiness
toothing

WORDS THAT END LIKE TOOTHBRUSH

adrenalin rush
bristle brush
bulrush
carbon brush
clothes brush
clubrush
crush
dandy-brush
flue brush
gold rush
interdental brush
nail brush
pastry brush
scrub brush
scrubbing brush
shaving brush
styling brush
tarred with the same brush
thrush
wire brush

Synonyms and antonyms of toothbrush in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «toothbrush» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TOOTHBRUSH

Find out the translation of toothbrush to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of toothbrush from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «toothbrush» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

牙刷
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

cepillo de dientes
570 millions of speakers

English

toothbrush
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

टूथब्रश
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

فُرْشَاةُ الَأسْنَان
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

зубная щетка
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

escova de dentes
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

টুথব্রাশ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

brosse à dents
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Berus gigi
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Zahnbürste
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

歯ブラシ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

칫솔
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Sikat gigi
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

bàn chải đánh răng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பல் துலக்கிய
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

दात घासण्याचा ब्रश
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

diş fırçası
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

spazzolino da denti
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

szczoteczka do zębów
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

зубна щітка
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

periuță de dinți
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

οδοντόβουρτσα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

tandeborsel
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

tandborste
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

tannbørste
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of toothbrush

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TOOTHBRUSH»

The term «toothbrush» is very widely used and occupies the 21.753 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TOOTHBRUSH» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about toothbrush

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10 QUOTES WITH «TOOTHBRUSH»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word toothbrush.
1
Josh Bowman
My workout regimen at the moment is nonexistent. I wake up in the morning and brush my teeth. My toothbrush and deodorant are my only dumbbells. That's about it.
2
David Copperfield
I brush my teeth with a Sonicare toothbrush before every show.
3
Laurence Fox
I'm a very good packer, but I probably take too much in the way of toiletries. You only really need a toothbrush, as most places you go to have a bar of soap and some shampoo.
4
Lady Gregory
It is the old battle, between those who use a toothbrush and those who don't.
5
Keeley Hawes
The funny thing about children is that, whichever room we're in, that's where they'll be. If I'm in the bath, they'll want to be in there too, playing with the toothbrush pot or brushing my hair.
6
Werner Herzog
I travel without barely any luggage. Just a second set of underwear and binoculars and a map and a toothbrush.
7
Jarrett J. Krosoczka
Every single item that we come into contact with on a daily basis has been designed by an artist. From the toothbrush we use in the morning, to the defibrillator that could save our lives, an artist is behind the design.
8
Sandra Lee
Give yourself permission to get the most out of your life. If you're spending all your time scrubbing corners with a toothbrush, you're kind of missing the point. Taking shortcuts doesn't mean shortcutting the end result.
9
Laura Linney
I have a bag with a toothbrush and toothpaste and all the things I might need during the day. I call the bag my trailer. Sometimes you don't have a trailer, so that's my trailer.
10
Evgeny Morozov
If you use your smart toothbrush, the data can be immediately sent to your dentist and your insurance company, but it also allows someone from the NSA to know what was in your mouth three weeks ago.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TOOTHBRUSH»

Discover the use of toothbrush in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to toothbrush and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Who Put That Hair in My Toothbrush?
Twelve-year-old Meg and her teenage brother, Greg, cannot seem to get along and present their stories in alternating first person narratives.
Jerry Spinelli, 2008
2
Lady Gregory's Toothbrush
In this remarkable biographical essay, Colm Tóibín examines the contradictions that defined Lady Gregory, an essential figure in Irish cultural history.
Colm Tóibín, 2002
3
The Woman Who Swallowed a Toothbrush: And Other Weird ...
Why did the woman swallow the toothbrush' Was it an accident' Why was the brush end not facing down' Join Dr. Myers in his quest for unusual case studies as he unravels medical mysteries.
Rob Myers, 2003
4
Banish Clutter Forever: How the Toothbrush Principle Will ...
Chapter one What is the toothbrush principle? Something I noticed that was common to most people who live in utter chaos with all their junk was this: they wanted to be different, they were ashamed of their mess, but they didn't know how to ...
Sheila Chandra, 2010
5
Vienna and the Toothbrush Song: The Toothbrush Who Could Sing
This is the first of the many dental adventure of Vienna and the Talking Tooth brush Tehillah
Christine A. Botchway, 2008
6
The Effect of Using a Powered Toothbrush on MCP-1 and RANTES ...
Linda L. Paquette. ABSTRACT LINDA PAQUETTE: The Effect of Using a Powered Toothbrush on MCP-1 and RANTES Levels in Patients with Gingivitis Under the direction of Heather L. Jared, Rebecca S. Wilder, and Silvana P. Barros This ...
Linda L. Paquette, 2008
7
Concepts in Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy
This section will include the most important plaque control device, the toothbrush, as well as various interdental aids including dental floss, flossholders, toothpicks, rubber tip stimulators, and interdental brushes. Compliance with an aid that is ...
‎1997
8
Design and Manufacture for Sustainable Development (2003)
6 CASE STUDY A toothbrush is a relatively simple product in terms of its design. If we look at it and question and challenge its current design we can see that there is still potential shift towards reduction of its environmental impact by reducing ...
Bernard Hon, 2004
9
Semantic Knowledge and Semantic Representations
In our example <for brushing> would normally activate phonological representations such as "toothbrush", "hairbrush", 'clothes brush" and so on; < hand-held> would activate phonological representations such as "toothbrush", " fork", and ...
Rosaleen A. McCarthy, 1995
10
Home Health Care: Principles and Practices
Using a toothbrush to efficiently remove plaque from tooth surfaces is an acquired skill. It requires dexterity and cognitive ability of a fairly high level to be effective.34 Supervision and assistance are recommended for all children until they ...
John Spratt, 1996

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TOOTHBRUSH»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term toothbrush is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Your face on your espresso? Highlights from tech show
In this Wednesday, June 24, 2015, photo, the Ionic Proclean toothbrush is demonstrated during the CE Week show, in New York. The device generates negative ... «Washington Times, Jun 15»
2
You Don't Want to Know What's Lurking on Your Toothbrush
Your toothbrush may be in desperate need of a bath — and not just because of the crud it's cleaning off your teeth. When Quinnipiac University researchers ... «Yahoo Health, Jun 15»
3
Your toothbrush probably has your roommate's poop on it
A new study held in bathrooms at the Quinnipiac University in Connecticut claims to have found there is a 60 percent chance your toothbrush is covered in poop. «New York Post, Jun 15»
4
Suspected toothbrush thieves accused in $100K scheme
The bulk of the money the two brought in came from stealing two particularly unusual items — high-end electronic toothbrushes and replacement toothbrush ... «Orlando Sentinel, Mar 15»
5
Do you really need a smart toothbrush or coffeemaker?
I tested the Oral-B Pro 7000 SmartSeries electric toothbrush with Bluetooth connectivity. A free app that goes with it has a timer that tries to make sure you spend ... «San Jose Mercury News, Dec 14»
6
Billionaires Are Reportedly Paying $4000 For A Titanium Toothbrush
If you've ever dreamt of brushing your teeth with a gold toothbrush, a titanium toothbrush is probably the next-best thing. Retailing for $4,200, the Reinast Luxury ... «Business Insider, Oct 14»
7
Build A Toothbrush, Change The World. Or Not
Some people dream of climbing Mount Everest or riding a bicycle across the country. Mike Davidson's dream has been to create the perfect toothbrush, and now ... «NPR, Aug 14»
8
Here's The 'Toothbrush Test' Google's CEO Uses To Make …
According The New York Times' David Gelles, CEO Larry Page uses the "toothbrush test" to determine whether a company is worth buying. He'll ask, "Is this ... «Business Insider, Aug 14»
9
Millennials Choose Mobile Phones Over Toothbrush and Deodorant …
Phones were followed by toothbrush (93 percent) and deodorant (90 percent). Ew. ... if millennials think their phones are more important than their toothbrushes. «U.S. News & World Report, Jul 14»
10
Does the world need a connected toothbrush? Kolibree launches a …
Paris-based Kolibree is today launching a Kickstarter campaign for its connected electric toothbrush, a product that first caught our eye at CES in January. «VentureBeat, Apr 14»

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