toothpaste

/ˈtuːθpeɪst/

Etymology

From tooth + paste. Compare Saterland Frisian Tuskepasta (“toothpaste”), West Frisian toskpoetserguod (“toothpaste”), Dutch tandpasta (“toothpaste”), German Zahnpasta, Zahnpaste (“toothpaste”), Danish tandpasta (“toothpaste”), Swedish tandpasta (“toothpaste”), Icelandic tannkrem (“toothpaste”).

toothpaste means A paste, normally used with a toothbrush, for cleaning the teeth. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 71 out of 100.

noun

A paste, normally used with a toothbrush, for cleaning the teeth.“fluoride toothpaste”

verb

To cover, or smear, with toothpaste.