Definition

1. Noun:
   • A powered dental cleaning device: An electric toothbrush is a toothbrush with an electric motor in the handle that vibrates or rotates the brush head to clean teeth.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • She replaced her manual toothbrush with an electric toothbrush for a more effective clean.
  • The dentist recommended using an electric toothbrush to improve gum health.

Advanced Usage

• "to switch to an electric toothbrush": to change from using a manual toothbrush to using an electric one.
  • After the dental check-up, he decided to switch to an electric toothbrush.

Variants and Related Words

• Rechargeable electric toothbrush (n): An electric toothbrush with a built-in battery that can be recharged.
  • His rechargeable electric toothbrush needs to be charged once a week.
• Sonic toothbrush (n): A specific type of electric toothbrush that uses high-frequency vibrations.
  • A sonic toothbrush is known for its gentle yet powerful cleaning action.

Synonyms

• Powered toothbrush: A general term for any toothbrush that uses a power source.
• Automatic toothbrush: Another term for an electric toothbrush, emphasizing its automated action.

Related Phrases

• Electric toothbrush head (n): The removable brush part of an electric toothbrush that needs periodic replacement.
  • It's important to change your electric toothbrush head every three months.

Noun

1. a toothbrush with an electric motor in the handle that vibrates the head of the brush