gums
word · lemma: gum
/ˈɡəmz/
/ɡˈʌmz/
Definition
The soft tissue in your mouth that surrounds the base of your teeth and helps support them.
Usage & Nuances
'Gums' is always plural in this sense and used in medical or everyday contexts. Collocations: 'bleeding gums,' 'swollen gums,' 'gum disease.' Don't confuse with 'gum' (chewing gum).
Spanish: encíasPortuguese (BR): gengivasPortuguese (PT): gengivasChinese (Simplified): 牙龈Chinese (Traditional): 牙齦Hindi: मसूड़ेArabic: اللثةBengali: মাড়িRussian: дёсныJapanese: 歯ぐきVietnamese: nướuKorean: 잇몸Turkish: diş etiUrdu: مسوڑھیںIndonesian: gusi
Example Sentences
Brush your teeth and gums twice a day.
basic
Her gums are red and swollen.
basic
Bleeding gums can be a sign of gum disease.
basic
If your gums bleed when you floss, see a dentist.
natural
Healthy gums shouldn't hurt or bleed easily.
natural
You should massage your gums gently to keep them strong.
natural