Brush Teeth: Meaning, Pronunciation, and How to Use

Meaning 1：clean teeth (Brush Teeth)

Brush Teeth 🔊

/brʌʃ tiːθ/

v. phr.

To clean your teeth with a toothbrush, usually using toothpaste, for good oral hygiene.

Brush teeth action with toothbrush and toothpaste in bathroom

clean teeth 🔊

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/kliːn tiːθ/

v. phr.

The act of using a toothbrush and toothpaste to remove plaque and food debris from teeth for hygiene.

📁 Category：Physical & Mental Health 🔖 Level：Beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From 'brush' + 'teeth', meaning to clean teeth with a brush.

💡 Mnemonic

Imagine a smile: 'Brush' removes dirt, 'teeth' become clean and white.

📖 Example

Brush teeth at least twice a day to keep your mouth fresh and avoid dental problems. 🔊 Brush teeth at least twice a day to keep your mouth fresh and avoid dental problems.

🔗 Collocations

brush teeth thoroughly – clean teeth carefully and completely

brush teeth twice a day – clean teeth in the morning and evening

brush teeth with fluoride toothpaste – use toothpaste containing fluoride while brushing

🔄 Synonyms

clean one's teeth (v. phr.) – to remove dirt from teeth, often with a brush

brush one's teeth (v. phr.) – the same as 'brush teeth'

dental brushing (n.) – the action of brushing teeth

🌱 Derivatives

toothbrush (n.) – a brush used for cleaning teeth

toothpaste (n.) – a paste used with a toothbrush

brushing (n.) – the act of cleaning with a brush

📖 Cultural Story

The practice of brushing teeth became widespread in the 20th century with the mass production of toothbrushes and fluoride toothpaste, revolutionizing oral hygiene.