Definitions for "Toothpaste"
a dentifrice in the form of a paste
a cosmetic when it cleans, whitens and brightens the teeth
Toothpaste is a preparation that's applied to a toothbrush to give clean and healthy teeth. Toothpastes these days usually contain an abrasive, a cleaner, flavoring, an anti-infectant, plus an ingredient to hold it all together.