Toothpaste
/ˈtuːθpeɪst/ noun, verb
noun, verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A paste, normally used with a toothbrush, for cleaning the teeth. countable, uncountable
"fluoride toothpaste"
- 2 a dentifrice in the form of a paste wordnet
Verb
- 1 To cover, or smear, with toothpaste.
Example
More examples"He squeezed the toothpaste out of a tube."
Etymology
From tooth + paste. Compare Saterland Frisian Tuskepasta (“toothpaste”), West Frisian toskpoetserguod (“toothpaste”), Dutch tandpasta (“toothpaste”), German Zahnpasta, Zahnpaste (“toothpaste”), Danish tandpasta (“toothpaste”), Swedish tandpasta (“toothpaste”), Icelandic tannkrem (“toothpaste”).