Dentifrice (Noun)
Meaning
A substance for cleaning the teeth; applied with a toothbrush.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The tube of dentifrice was almost empty, so she added it to her shopping list.
- She squeezed a pea-sized amount of dentifrice onto her toothbrush and began to brush her teeth.
- The dentist recommended using a dentifrice that contained fluoride to help prevent tooth decay.
- He brushed his teeth with a dentifrice that was designed to help whiten and brighten his smile.
- The company that manufactured the dentifrice claimed that it was gentle enough for children to use.