toothpaste
noun
- paste or gel dentifrice used to clean and maintain the health of teeth
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˈtuːθpeɪst/ / /ˈtuθpeɪst/
noun
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”).
- A paste, normally used with a toothbrush, for cleaning the teeth.
“fluoride toothpaste”
“whitening toothpaste”
verb
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”).
- To cover, or smear, with toothpaste.