Tooth

Pronunciation: /tuːθ/

Definitions of tooth

noun a hard, bonelike structure in the jaw of most vertebrates, typically attached to the jaw or rooted in sockets and typically composed of a core of soft pulp surrounded by a layer of hard dentin that is coated with cementum or enamel at the crown and used f

Example Sentences

A1 I have a toothache.

A2 She lost her baby tooth.

B1 The dentist filled the cavity in my tooth.

B2 The wisdom tooth extraction was a bit painful.

C1 Her porcelain veneers gave her a perfect smile with straight teeth.

C2 The dental hygienist recommended a fluoride treatment to protect my teeth.

Examples of tooth in a Sentence

formal The dentist recommended a root canal to save the infected tooth.

informal I have a toothache and need to see a dentist soon.

slang I chipped my tooth on a popcorn kernel, it's so annoying!

figurative She has a sweet tooth for chocolate and can't resist it.

Grammatical Forms of tooth

• past tense: teethed
• plural: teeth
• comparative: toothier
• superlative: toothiest
• present tense: tooth
• future tense: will tooth
• perfect tense: have toothed
• continuous tense: is toothing
• singular: tooth
• positive degree: toothy
• infinitive: to tooth
• gerund: toothed
• participle: toothed

Origin and Evolution of tooth

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'tooth' originated from the Old English word 'tōth'

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'tooth' has remained relatively consistent in its meaning, referring to the hard, calcified structure found in the mouth used for biting and chewing. However, the pronunciation and spelling of the word have evolved slightly over the centuries.