hairbrush

noun

hair·​brush ˈher-ˌbrəsh How to pronounce hairbrush (audio)
: a brush for the hair

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Word History

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hairbrush was in 1599

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“Hairbrush.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hairbrush. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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hairbrush

noun
hair·​brush ˈha(ə)r-ˌbrəsh How to pronounce hairbrush (audio)
ˈhe(ə)r-
: a brush for the hair

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