tooth
word
/ˈtuθ/
tooth
/tˈuːθ/
tooth
Definition
A tooth is one of the hard white parts in your mouth that you use for biting and chewing food. It can also refer to a pointed part on a tool, comb, or gear.
Usage & Nuances
The plural is irregular: 'teeth', not 'tooths'. Common collocations include 'brush your teeth', 'toothache', 'baby tooth', and 'wisdom tooth'. In everyday English, it is usually used for the body part; the tool/gear meaning appears in more specific contexts.
Spanish: dientePortuguese (BR): dentePortuguese (PT): denteChinese (Simplified): 牙齿Chinese (Traditional): 牙齒Hindi: दाँतArabic: سنBengali: দাঁতRussian: зубJapanese: 歯Vietnamese: răngKorean: 이Turkish: dişUrdu: دانتIndonesian: gigi
Example Sentences
I have a loose tooth.
basic
The child lost a tooth at school.
basic
This comb has one broken tooth.
basic
I chipped a tooth eating popcorn last night.
natural
That cold drink sent a sharp pain through my tooth.
natural
The dentist says the tooth can still be saved.
natural