dental floss
noun
a soft, strong, waxed or unwaxed thread, usually made of nylon, for drawing between the teeth to remove food particles and prevent the buildup of plaque.
Also called
floss.
Origin of dental floss
An Americanism dating back to 1905–10
Words nearby dental floss
British Dictionary definitions for dental floss
dental floss
noun
a soft usually flattened often waxed thread for cleaning the teeth and the spaces between them
Medical definitions for dental floss
dental floss
n.
A waxed or unwaxed thread used to remove food particles and plaque from the teeth.