toothpaste — a paste or gel used with a toothbrush to clean and maintain the health of teeth
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a paste or gel used with a toothbrush to clean and maintain the health of teeth
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtuːθpeɪst/
Korean meaning: 치약, 치아를 닦고 건강을 유지하기 위해 칫솔과 함께 사용하는 페이스트나 젤
Korean pronunciation: **투**쓰페이스트
Example Sentences
- My roommate used up all the toothpaste and didn't tell me - now I'm brushing my teeth with salt!
- The toothpaste commercial claimed it would make my teeth sparkle like diamonds.
- I accidentally used my sister's glittery kids' toothpaste and now my mouth looks like a disco ball.
toothpaste
NOUN//ˈtuːθpeɪst//
a paste or gel used with a toothbrush to clean and maintain the health of teeth
A person squeezes fresh toothpaste onto their toothbrush for dental care
Toothpaste turns to waste when brushing in haste!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
tooth(치아)와 paste(페이스트)가 합쳐진 합성어로, 19세기 후반에 치아 청결을 위한 페이스트 형태의 제품이 등장하면서 만들어진 단어입니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My roommate used up all the toothpaste and didn't tell me - now I'm brushing my teeth with salt!”
“The toothpaste commercial claimed it would make my teeth sparkle like diamonds.”
“I accidentally used my sister's glittery kids' toothpaste and now my mouth looks like a disco ball.”
“Always choose toothpaste with fluoride to prevent tooth decay.”
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