pacifier
noun
pac·i·fi·er
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Definition of pacifier
1
: one that pacifies
2
: a usually nipple-shaped device for babies to suck or bite on
Examples of pacifier in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
More mundane items are also included—pipes, rags, pacifiers, and so on. — Ephrat Livni, Quartz, "These China-made goods will soon cost more thanks to Trump’s tariffs," 31 Aug. 2019 There is the innocuous-sounding ciuccio, which literally means a baby’s pacifier. — Joseph Loconte, National Review, "An Insider’s Guide to Italian Insults," 16 Aug. 2019 Smartphones and tablets are their digital pacifiers, companions and entertainers. — Parul Agrawal, Quartz India, "In India, toddlers are starting to write computer codes before they can talk," 11 July 2019 Jenner shared a snap to her Instagram Stories on Sunday showing her 1-year-old daughter sleeping peacefully with a blanket and pacifier. — Maeve Mcdermott, USA TODAY, "Kylie Jenner salutes 'moms with sick babies' after taking Stormi to the hospital," 5 Mar. 2019 Rest assured, Nancy Garza has no plans to swap out Nicole's pacifier for a prosthetic finger. — Danny Hermosillo, Houston Chronicle, "Houston-area mom uses prosthetic finger to coax baby to sleep," 18 July 2019 Sitting around with a pacifier sucking my thumb in pajamas with a bunch of strangers who want to hug me? — Leah Greenblatt, EW.com, "John Waters on his new book, Brad Pitt, and why he hates MDMA," 14 June 2019 Among the categories listed: rompers, shoes, dress-up costumes, cribs, changing mats, bed linens, baby carriers, diapers, diaper bags, strollers, car seats, bottles, breast pumps, pacifiers, baby formula, and ever so much more. — Marci Robin, Allure, "Kylie Jenner Is Planning to Launch a Baby-Product Empire," 15 May 2019 Use a pacifier during nap and sleep times to keep airways open. — Rachel Rothman, Good Housekeeping, "Are Crib Bumpers Safe? Experts Say Not Even Those "Breathable" Mesh Ones Should Be Used," 29 Apr. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'pacifier.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for pacifier
pacifier
noun
English Language Learners Definition of pacifier
US
: a rubber object shaped like a nipple for babies to suck or bite on
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pacifier
noun
pac·i·fi·er
| \ ˈpas-ə-ˌfī(-ə)r
\
\
Medical Definition of pacifier
1
: a usually nipple-shaped device for babies to suck or bite on
2
: tranquilizer
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