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

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 notes

In plain EnglishPain coming from a tooth, often from decay or an infection.

Common pairings

bad toothache toothache pain cure a toothache

toothaches plural

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She woke up at 3am with a throbbing _____.

From Old English tōþeċe, simply "tooth" plus "ache" — the two words fused together over time.

Origin: Old English

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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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