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flossing

Flossing (noun) means the act of cleaning between the teeth with dental floss. Example: “Daily flossing helps prevent gum disease.”

noun
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The act of cleaning between the teeth with dental floss.
"Daily flossing helps prevent gum disease."

How to use flossing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishCleaning between the teeth with floss.

Common pairings
regular flossing brushing and flossing

Word forms

flossings plural

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What does “flossing” mean?

The word “flossing” means the act of cleaning between the teeth with dental floss. In plain terms, cleaning between the teeth with floss.

How do you use “flossing” in a sentence?

Here is “flossing” used in a sentence: “Daily flossing helps prevent gum disease.”

What part of speech is “flossing”?

“Flossing” is a noun.

What is the meaning of flossing?

"flossing" (noun) means the act of cleaning between the teeth with dental floss.

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