Definition

A tool or device used to clean between teeth by using dental floss.

Example

I use a flosser every night to keep my teeth healthy.

Conversation

Have you ever used a water flosser?

Yeah, I tried one last year, and it was great!

I heard they’re really effective for cleaning teeth.

Definitely! It’s way easier than regular flossing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Flosser is formed from "floss" (from Middle English *flos*, meaning a thread or filament) and the suffix "-er" (meaning a person who). A flosser is a person or tool that uses floss to clean between teeth.

Memory Tip

Think of someone using a 'thread' ('floss') to clean their teeth — that's what a flosser does.

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