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floss

noun

ˈfläs

Definition of floss next

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 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 At your average dentist’s appointment, you get reminded to brush your teeth and floss regularly. —

Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Mar. 2026 Crew members recommend this convenient kit, which includes a bottle of flight-friendly toothpaste, a toothbrush, and even a floss pick. —

Kristy Alpert, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026 And please, don’t skip the floss — a dentist can tell! —

Andrea Kane, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for floss

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Gendron said his ancestors were among the first outsiders to settle the island in the 1700s, when three brothers, fur traders all, left Canada and followed the Mississippi south.

— Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Cat fur comes in a wide array of shades, lengths and designs.

— Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 5 July 2026