The toothpaste
Example: The toothpaste keeps your teeth clean and fresh
Definition
"The toothpaste" is a paste used for cleaning and maintaining the health of teeth, typically applied with a toothbrush to remove dental plaque and food debris, and to freshen breath.
Etymology
The word "toothpaste" combines "tooth," from Old English 'tōð,' meaning a hard structure in the mouth, and "paste," from Latin 'pasta,' meaning dough or paste. Together, they form 'toothpaste,' referring to a paste applied to teeth for cleaning.
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"The toothpaste" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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