tooth·brush

[tooth-bruhsh]
noun
a small brush with a long handle, for cleaning the teeth.

Origin:
1645–55; tooth + brush1

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toothbrush (ˈtuːθˌbrʌʃ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
a small brush, usually with a long handle, for cleaning the teeth

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Example sentences
Modern, bulked-up toothbrushes make old-fashioned built-in ceramic cup and
  toothbrush holders obsolete.
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One of the few exceptions is the rechargeable toothbrush.
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