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toothpaste

American  
[tooth-peyst] / ˈtuθˌpeɪst /

noun

  1. a dentifrice in the form of paste.


toothpaste British  
/ ˈtuːθˌpeɪst /

noun

  1. a paste used for cleaning the teeth, applied with a toothbrush

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Etymology

Origin of toothpaste

An Americanism dating back to 1825–35; tooth + paste

Example Sentences

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Last year Mr. Paxton launched an investigation of the makers of Colgate and Crest toothpaste.

From The Wall Street Journal

That is prompting shoppers to delay restocking their pantries and pass on buying extra tubes of toothpaste when they see a promotion.

From The Wall Street Journal

Everything became more expensive at the start of the year: meat, milk, salt, flour, potatoes, pasta, bananas, soap, toothpaste, socks, laundry detergent, and many medicines too.

From BBC

Meanwhile, the toothpaste on his lips made it look like he was foaming at the mouth.

From Literature

I changed my dirty shirt in the McDonald’s bathroom, but my toothbrush and toothpaste were buried too deep inside the suitcase.

From Literature