Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for floss. Search instead for flossed.
Definitions

floss

[flaws, flos] / flɔs, flɒs /


NOUN
dental floss
Synonyms
NOUN
fluff
Synonyms






Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

But given that only about 30% of adults over the age of 30 floss the recommended daily, it’s doing a job most aren’t anyway.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026

The comparison becomes even more striking when measured against candy floss, which has a typical density of about 0.05 grams per cubic centimeter.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 27, 2026

Dances, for instance, may mimic animal behaviors, or reference popular moments from the series, such as getting grannies to floss.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 22, 2026

The fabric pumpkins are then finished off with threaded floss and a fabric stem.

From Salon ● Oct. 30, 2025

I stuffed the dental floss into my pocket.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Just like flashcards, but way more fun

Don't take our word for it. Leave the boring studying behind and join VocabTrainer today. You'll learn even faster and never look back.

Take me to Vocabulary.com