hairbrush

noun

hair·​brush ˈher-ˌbrəsh How to pronounce hairbrush (audio)
: a brush for the hair

Examples of hairbrush in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In the photos, Malti drew on a mannequin head and held onto a hairbrush before sitting down with a large rope on the ground. Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 19 June 2024 Hand sanitizer, hairbrush, camera to take pictures with, phone charger, sunscreen and a hat. Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 11 June 2024 There are hairbrushes, toothbrushes, dry brushes, makeup brushes and toilet bowl brushes. Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 6 May 2024 The Illinois team’s implants look like the heads of miniature hairbrushes and are made of iridium oxide, a type of metal. Emily Mullin, WIRED, 15 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hairbrush 

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Word History

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hairbrush was in 1599

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“Hairbrush.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hairbrush. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

hairbrush

noun
hair·​brush ˈha(ə)r-ˌbrəsh How to pronounce hairbrush (audio)
ˈhe(ə)r-
: a brush for the hair

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