teeth
word
/ˈtiθ/
teeth
/tˈiːθ/
teeth
Definition
The hard white parts inside your mouth that you use for biting and chewing food. They also help with speaking and are part of your smile.
Usage & Nuances
This is the plural of 'tooth'; use 'tooth' for one and 'teeth' for more than one. Common phrases include 'brush your teeth', 'baby teeth', 'wisdom teeth', and 'show your teeth'. It can also be used figuratively in expressions like 'fight tooth and nail' or 'have teeth' meaning to have real power or effect.
Spanish: dientesPortuguese (BR): dentesPortuguese (PT): dentesChinese (Simplified): 牙齿Chinese (Traditional): 牙齒Hindi: दाँतArabic: أسنانBengali: দাঁতRussian: зубыJapanese: 歯Vietnamese: răngKorean: 이Turkish: dişlerUrdu: دانتIndonesian: gigi
Example Sentences
I need to get my teeth cleaned at the dentist.
natural
I brush my teeth every morning.
basic
The baby has two teeth now.
basic
Cold water hurts my teeth.
basic
He smiled with food stuck in his teeth.
natural
That law has no teeth, so nobody takes it seriously.
natural