Mouthwash

noun, verb

noun, verb ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A liquid used to clean one's mouth. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    a medicated solution used for gargling and rinsing the mouth wordnet
Verb
  1. 1
    To clean one's mouth with mouthwash. intransitive

Synonyms

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gargleabstergentcatharticcleanercleaning agentcleaning solvent

Example

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"Please rinse often with mouthwash."

Etymology

From mouth + wash.

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