Phrase guide

tongue cleaner

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An oral hygiene tool, often metal or plastic, used to remove bacteria, food debris, and dead cells from the tongue's surface to freshen breath and promote overall oral health by reducing plaque and potential bacteria buildup; typically gently dragged from the back of the tongue to the front, removing a white or colored coating that can harbor odor-causing microbes.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Near-synonym: tongue scraper

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: tongue scraper

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From tongue + cleaner.