mouthwash

[ mouth-wawsh, -wosh ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a solution, often containing antiseptic, astringent, and breath-sweetening agents, used for cleansing the mouth and teeth, and for gargling.

mouthwash

/ ˈmaʊθˌwɒʃ /

First recorded in 1830–40; mouth + wash

If you have bad breath, gingivitis or periodontitis …A probiotic lozenge or mouthwash might be your best bet.

As someone who hates mouthwash, this was sure to be an interesting endeavor.

At The Keating Hotel in San Diego, there were little branded bottles of mouthwash in the bathrooms.

He looked as though someone had put aluminum hydrogen sulfate in his mouthwash.

Philippa demanded, as she mixed salt and water for a mouthwash.

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