Word TOOTH: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

tooth

🇺🇸 [tuːθ]

Meanings

A hard, calcified structure found in the mouth, used for biting and chewing food. Teeth are vital for eating and speaking, and they come in various types, such as molars, incisors, and canines. The term can also refer to a similar structure in animals.

Examples

• She had a tooth extracted at the dentist.
• Brushing your teeth twice a day is important for oral health.
• He lost a tooth while playing football.

Synonyms

dental structure • molar • incisor

Antonyms

gum • empty space • jawbone