Toothbrushes Meaning in English

word · lemma: toothbrush

US

ˈtuθˌbɹəʃɪz

TOOTH-brush-iz

UK

tˈuːθbɹʌʃɪz

TOOTH-brush-iz

Definition

Toothbrushes are small brushes used to clean your teeth and gums.

Usage & Nuances

Always used in the plural when talking about more than one. Common collocations: 'electric toothbrush', 'manual toothbrush', 'change your toothbrush'. Avoid saying 'teethbrushes'; the correct word is 'toothbrushes'.

• Spanish: cepillos de dientes
• Portuguese (BR): escovas de dente
• Portuguese (PT): escovas de dentes
• Chinese (Simplified): 牙刷
• Chinese (Traditional): 牙刷
• Hindi: टूथब्रश
• Arabic: فرش الأسنان
• Bengali: টুথব্রাশ - দাঁত刷 (ব্রাশ)
• Russian: зубные щётки
• Japanese: 歯ブラシ
• Vietnamese: bàn chải đánh răng
• Korean: 칫솔
• Turkish: diş fırçaları
• Urdu: ٹوتھ برش
• Indonesian: sikat gigi

Example Sentences

We bought new toothbrushes yesterday.

basic

There are two toothbrushes in the bathroom.

basic

Please put your toothbrushes back in the cup.

basic

All the kids have their own color-coded toothbrushes.

natural

You’re supposed to replace your toothbrushes every three months.

natural

Forgotten your toothbrushes on vacation again?

natural