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floss
[flaws, flos]
noun
the cottony fiber yielded by the silk-cotton tree.
silk filaments with little or no twist, used in weaving as brocade or in embroidery.
any silky, filamentous matter, as the silk of corn.
verb (used without object)
to use dental floss on the teeth.
verb (used with object)
to clean (the teeth) with dental floss.
floss
/ ڱɒ /
noun
the mass of fine silky fibres obtained from cotton and similar plants
any similar fine silky material, such as the hairlike styles and stigmas of maize or the fibres prepared from silkworm cocoons
untwisted silk thread used in embroidery, etc
See dental floss
verb
(tr) to clean (between one's teeth) with dental floss
Other Word Forms
- flosser noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of floss1
Word History and Origins
Origin of floss1
Example Sentences
They have a sour cherry with candy floss that is unlike anything I’ve ever had.
Children have been targeted with colours, branding and flavours such as bubble gum or candy floss, to push a product that can lead to nicotine addiction, the British Medical Association has warned.
Haidilao is known for its customer service and family-friendly atmosphere, where ladies can receive manicures and kids are treated to candy floss while waiting for a table.
Combine that with her doing the floss dance in the outfit and she had viewers, fellow contestants and even RuPaul crying with laughter.
She ranted: "Where you going to have the wedding reception? On the log flumes? And what's on the menu for the wedding breakfast? Hot dogs and candy floss?"
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