toothbrush
gb/tˈuθbɹəʃ/ us/tˈuθbɹəʃ/
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brush for cleaning teeth
A brush you use to clean your teeth.
Padrão de uso:
[someone's] toothbrush; a toothbrush; an electric toothbrush
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse toothbrush (the brush) with toothpaste (the cream you put on it).
Sinónimos
brush (More general; toothbrush is specifically for teeth.)
Colocações
brush your teeth with a toothbrush
|electric toothbrush
|manual toothbrush
|toothbrush bristles
|toothbrush head
|toothbrush handle
|toothbrush holder
|toothbrush case
|new toothbrush
|travel toothbrush
Temas
daily_life
|health
|hygiene
Exemplos
- I forgot my toothbrush, so I bought a new one at the pharmacy.
- Replace your toothbrush every few months, especially if the bristles are bent.
- She keeps her toothbrush in a holder next to the sink.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- This is my toothbrush.
- I use a toothbrush every day.
Verbo
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action
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clean with a toothbrush
To clean something using a toothbrush.
Padrão de uso:
to toothbrush [your teeth]/[something]
Erro comum:
This verb is less common than brush (your teeth); it is often used when talking about cleaning small areas with a toothbrush.
Sinónimos
brush (More common and more general; does not specify the tool.)
|
scrub (Often stronger and more vigorous than toothbrush.)
Antónimos
neglect (Means to fail to clean or care for something.)
Colocações
toothbrush your teeth
|toothbrush gently
|toothbrush the gum line
|toothbrush a small area
|toothbrush the corners
|toothbrush the grout
|toothbrush around the edges
Temas
daily_life
|cleaning
|health
Exemplos
- He toothbrushes his teeth twice a day and flosses at night.
- I used an old toothbrush to toothbrush the dirt out of the tile grout.
- To remove the paste, toothbrush the area gently with warm water.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- I toothbrush my teeth every morning.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
toothbrush
IPA
GB/tˈuθbɹəʃ/
US/tˈuθbɹəʃ/
Sílabas e acento
tooth - brush (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (tooth)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: toothbrush
- Plural: toothbrushes
Expressões
bring your toothbrush
1/bɹˈɪŋ jˈʊɹ tˈuθbɹəʃ/
idiom
informal
plan to stay overnight
You will probably stay the night.
Exemplos
- It’s going to be a late night—bring your toothbrush.
- After the flight was canceled, my brother said, “Just bring your toothbrush and crash here.”
- If you come over after work, bring your toothbrush in case you decide to stay.
electric toothbrush
1/ɪlˈɛktɹɪk tˈuθbɹəʃ/
fixed phrase
powered toothbrush for cleaning teeth
A toothbrush that works with a battery or electricity.
Exemplos
- She switched to an electric toothbrush because it’s easier on her wrists.
- Make sure the electric toothbrush is fully charged before your trip.
- His dentist recommended an electric toothbrush with a timer.
toothbrush bristles
1/tˈuθbɹəʃ bɹˈɪsəlz/
fixed phrase
thin hairs on a toothbrush
The small hairs on a toothbrush.
Exemplos
- Choose a brush with soft toothbrush bristles if your gums are sensitive.
- If the toothbrush bristles are frayed, it’s time to replace it.
- Rinse the toothbrush bristles well after brushing.
toothbrush head
1/tˈuθbɹəʃ hˈɛd/
fixed phrase
replaceable part with bristles
The top part of a toothbrush with the bristles.
Exemplos
- I replace the toothbrush head every three months.
- That toothbrush head is too big for my mouth.
- The new toothbrush head clicks into place.
toothbrush holder
1/tˈuθbɹəʃ hˈoʊldɚ/
fixed phrase
container that stores toothbrushes
A thing you put your toothbrush in.
Exemplos
- There’s a toothbrush holder on the sink for guests.
- Clean the toothbrush holder regularly to prevent buildup.
- He put his toothbrush back in the toothbrush holder after rinsing it.
toothbrush moustache
1/tˈuθbɹəʃ mˈʌstˌæʃ/
fixed phrase
small mustache under the nose
A very small mustache just under the nose.
Exemplos
- He shaved his beard but kept a toothbrush moustache for the role.
- The comedian wore a fake toothbrush moustache on stage.
- That style is sometimes called a toothbrush moustache.
travel toothbrush
1/tɹˈævəl tˈuθbɹəʃ/
fixed phrase
toothbrush designed for travel
A toothbrush you take on trips.
Exemplos
- I keep a travel toothbrush in my carry-on bag.
- She bought a travel toothbrush that folds into its own handle.
- A travel toothbrush is handy for camping.