toothache

noun

tooth·​ache ˈtüth-ˌāk How to pronounce toothache (audio)
: pain in or about a tooth

Examples of toothache in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The second is toothache, a call to visit the dentist. Samer Zaky, Discover Magazine, 10 May 2024 The health benefits of wild garlic Wild garlic appears to have a host of healthy properties and has long been used in Europe and Asia as a homeopathic remedy for everything from toothaches to bloating to the flu. Christina Pérez, Vogue, 2 May 2024 Many people turn to over-the-counter (OTC) aspirin for occasional relief from mild to moderate pain, including headaches, toothaches, and menstrual cramps. Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2024 Cue the scene in which Kong figures out what to do about his giant toothache, for example. USA TODAY, 28 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for toothache 

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of toothache was in the 14th century

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“Toothache.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toothache. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

toothache

noun
tooth·​ache ˈtü-ˌthāk How to pronounce toothache (audio)
: pain in or near a tooth

Medical Definition

toothache

noun
tooth·​ache ˈtüth-ˌāk How to pronounce toothache (audio)
: pain in or about a tooth

called also odontalgia

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