noun
A2
Elementary
toothache
TOOTH-ayk
Toothache (noun) means a pain in or around a tooth. Example: “She woke up at 3am with a throbbing toothache.”
noun
1
A pain in or around a tooth.
"She woke up at 3am with a throbbing toothache."
"A bad toothache is usually a sign you need to see a dentist."
How to use toothache
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPain coming from a tooth, often from decay or an infection.
Common pairings
bad toothache
toothache pain
cure a toothache
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Word forms
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- toothaches
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Etymology
From Old English tōþeċe, simply "tooth" plus "ache" — the two words fused together over time.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for toothache
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What does “toothache” mean?
The word “toothache” means a pain in or around a tooth. In plain terms, pain coming from a tooth, often from decay or an infection.
How do you pronounce “toothache”?
“Toothache” is pronounced TOOTH-ayk (/ˈtuθˌeɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “toothache” in a sentence?
Here is “toothache” used in a sentence: “She woke up at 3am with a throbbing toothache.”
What part of speech is “toothache”?
“Toothache” is a noun.
Where does the word “toothache” come from?
The word “toothache” comes from Old English. From Old English tōþeċe, simply "tooth" plus "ache" — the two words fused together over time.
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