Toothpaste

Pronunciation: /tuːθ.peɪst/

Definitions of toothpaste

noun a paste used with a toothbrush to clean and maintain the health of teeth

Example Sentences

A1 I use toothpaste to brush my teeth every morning.

A2 She ran out of toothpaste and had to buy a new tube.

B1 The dentist recommended a fluoride toothpaste for sensitive teeth.

B2 The toothpaste with whitening properties helped improve the color of my teeth.

C1 The organic toothpaste I bought is free of artificial additives.

C2 The dentist advised using a pea-sized amount of toothpaste for optimal oral hygiene.

Examples of toothpaste in a Sentence

formal Dentists recommend using toothpaste to maintain good oral hygiene.

informal Don't forget to grab a tube of toothpaste when you go to the store.

slang I ran out of toothpaste so I need to pick up some more at the drugstore.

figurative His smile was so bright, it looked like he had brushed with extra-strength toothpaste.

Grammatical Forms of toothpaste

• past tense: used
• plural: toothpastes
• comparative: more toothpaste
• superlative: most toothpaste
• present tense: use
• future tense: will use
• perfect tense: have used
• continuous tense: is using
• singular: toothpaste
• positive degree: good toothpaste
• infinitive: to use toothpaste
• gerund: using toothpaste
• participle: used toothpaste

Origin and Evolution of toothpaste

First Known Use: 1755 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'toothpaste' originated from the combination of 'tooth' and 'paste', referring to a paste-like substance used for cleaning teeth.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'toothpaste' has become the standard term for the oral hygiene product used for cleaning teeth, evolving from earlier terms like 'dentifrice' or 'tooth powder'.