English · Body & Health

teeth

/tiːθ/

[/tiːθ/]

plural of tooth

Beginnernoun

Definition

Teeth is the irregular plural of tooth, the hard white parts in your mouth used to bite and chew.

Example

Brush your teeth twice every day.

Brush your teeth twice every day.

Etymology

From Old English 'tēþ', an irregular plural formed by a vowel change.

How & Where It’s Used

Common in talking about dental care, eating, and health.

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