scrub brush

noun

: a brush with hard bristles for heavy cleaning

called also scrubbing brush

Examples of scrub brush in a Sentence

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Mix it with water and use a toothbrush for small grout lines or a larger scrub brush for floors and wider areas. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026 Open the filter housing and wipe down the components, then use a scrub brush to clean the filter. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 June 2026 And just in case that wasn't enough, the gift set also includes a silicone scrub brush to aid parents during bath time. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026 Dip a scrub brush into the cleaning solution and scrub the bird bath, focusing on areas with heavy algae buildup. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for scrub brush

Word History

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of scrub brush was in 1897

Rhymes for scrub brush

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“Scrub brush.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scrub%20brush. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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