toothpaste

Definition

A paste, normally used with a toothbrush, for cleaning the teeth.

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”).

Example Sentences

• "fluoride toothpaste"
• "whitening toothpaste"
• "tube of toothpaste"