Pronunciations (3)
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/ˈtuːθpeɪst/
Pronunciation notes
- Received-Pronunciation
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/ˈtuθpeɪst/
Pronunciation notes
- General-American
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ˈtuːθpeɪst
Pronunciation notes
- GB
Noun
A paste, normally used with a toothbrush, for cleaning the teeth.
Usage- Countable
- Uncountable
- Examples
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We need more toothpaste.
fluoride toothpaste
whitening toothpaste
More examples (5)
tube of toothpaste
squeeze toothpaste
She squeezed a bit of toothpaste onto her brush.
The dentist recommended a fluoride toothpaste.
The child chose a strawberry-flavored toothpaste.
Verb
To cover, or smear, with toothpaste.
Noun
a dentifrice in the form of a paste
- Broader terms