tooth

[US]/tuːθ/
[UK]/tuθ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. A hard structure that grows in the mouth and is used for biting and chewing.

Phrases & Collocations

toothache

tooth decay

tooth extraction

wisdom tooth

baby teeth

tooth profile

tooth surface

tooth root

tooth shape

tooth brush

sweet tooth

tooth form

tooth fairy

tooth face

tooth flank

saw tooth

tooth paste

straight tooth

tooth number

tooth thickness

decayed tooth

Example Sentences

This tooth is a bit wonky.

My tooth is paining.

They fought tooth and nail.

a twinge in your tooth

a guard against tooth decay.

no tooth on the maxilla and the back of the dentary.

In turn outwash each tooth each tooth surface.

a drop in tooth decay among children.

a tooth broken off just above the gum.

nature, red in tooth and claw.

This old man's tooth draw easily.

That tooth should be pulled out.

I gave the loose tooth a tug.

They were fighting tooth and nail.

tooth decay; urban decay.

Real-world Examples

I floss and brush my teeth, and am ready for bed.

Source: Lucy’s Day in ESL

Wash your face and brush your teeth.

Source: American Family Universal Parent-Child English

Don't forget to brush your teeth.

Source: Daily Routines in English for Young Children

Furious, Harry wrenched his teeth apart.

Source: 2. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

You can tell your examiner, I really have a sweet tooth.

Source: IELTS Speaking Preparation Guide

They're going to fight this tooth and nail.

Source: House of Cards Listening Practice

This is the way we brush our teeth.

Source: Classic children's song animation Super Simple Songs

You devil, you know I have a sweet tooth.

Source: New Horizons College English Audio-Visual Course (Third Edition)

He brushes his teeth and has a shower.

Source: New Target Junior High School English Grade 7 (Upper)

Hey, will I still get wise without my wisdom teeth?

Source: Modern Family Season 6

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