floss

noun

ˈfläs How to pronounce floss (audio)
Definition of flossnext
as in fur
a soft airy substance or covering used cotton floss to simulate Santa's beard

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Recent Examples of floss Water flossers blast away plaque from teeth, including between nooks and crannies that are hard to reach with regular floss and picks. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 2026 Water flossers can help remove impacted food from around bridges and wires, places where wedging floss might be uncomfortable or difficult. — Anne Ewbank, Popular Science, 1 Apr. 2026 In the other, a smart floss that tracks hormones trails a study on the connection between triglycerides and aneurysms. — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 27 Mar. 2026 Toiletries needed are bar soap, toothpaste, face cream, body wash, compact mirror, body lotion, nail files, toothbrushes, floss, nonalcoholic mouthwash, face cream, deodorant, full-size shampoo, full-size conditioner, combs and brushes. — Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for floss
Recent Examples of Synonyms for floss
  1. fur
  2. pile
Noun
  • For her full ensemble, the God Is a Bullet star wore a plunging red evening gown with faux fur sleeves and strappy nude heels.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Their big paws may have bits of fur growing between their toes, and their tails are long and bushy.
    — Pat Mueller, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of fur
Noun
  • Video from the scene showed a pile of shoes on the sidewalk near the water and sand.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Crews also will strengthen the roadway’s foundation with micro-piles, which are designed to counter upward water pressure beneath the pavement.
    — USA TODAY, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of pile

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