toothpaste
word
/ˈtuθˌpeɪst/
TOOTH-payst
/tˈuːθpeɪst/
TOOTH-payst
Definition
A soft, creamy substance used with a toothbrush to clean your teeth and keep your mouth healthy.
Usage & Nuances
Used in everyday, neutral contexts—found in bathrooms and stores. Common collocations: 'brush your teeth with toothpaste,' 'toothpaste tube,' and 'mint toothpaste.' Not used for cleaning anything except teeth.
Spanish: pasta de dientesPortuguese (BR): pasta de dentePortuguese (PT): pasta de dentesChinese (Simplified): 牙膏Chinese (Traditional): 牙膏Hindi: टूथपेस्टArabic: معجون أسنانBengali: টুথপেস্ট - দাঁতের পেস্টRussian: зубная пастаJapanese: 歯みがき粉Vietnamese: kem đánh răngKorean: 치약Turkish: diş macunuUrdu: ٹوتھ پیسٹIndonesian: pasta gigi
Example Sentences
This toothpaste tastes like mint.
basic
Put some toothpaste on your toothbrush.
basic
I forgot to buy toothpaste at the store.
basic
Do you prefer gel or regular toothpaste?
natural
We’re out of toothpaste—can you pick some up?
natural
My dentist recommends using fluoride toothpaste.
natural