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teether

noun
teeth·​er | \ ˈtÄ“-tÍŸhÉ™r How to pronounce teether (audio) \

Definition of teether

: an object (such as a teething ring) designed for a baby to bite on during teething

Examples of teether in a Sentence

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Wooden blocks, silicone teethers and puzzle pieces lay strewn across the playroom floor. Washington Post, "There’s a new hierarchy in our family," 16 July 2019 The Skwish is a wooden rattler and teether in one, and lets babies squish and shake to their heart’s content. Megan Stein, Country Living, "Here’s How Joanna Gaines Celebrated Crew’s First Major Milestone," 15 Jan. 2019 The company also now offers teethers in addition to pacifiers. Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping, "The Pop Pacifier From 'Shark Tank' Eliminates the Need for the 5-Second Rule," 8 Mar. 2019 The recall includes pacifier and teether holders sold at Amazon, Target, Toys R Us, Walmart, and more for about $10 between August 2015 and March 2018. Lindsey Murray, Good Housekeeping, "Nearly 600K Dr. Brown's Pacifier Holders Recalled Due to Choking Hazard," 16 Mar. 2018 What’s next: A new product line, including a sleek wooden play kitchen, new teether designs and a modern take on the classic stick horse. Linda Jerkins, ajc, "Artisan gifts from Georgia for all ages," 7 Nov. 2017 The gym includes a piano and five hanging toys: an infant mirror, an elephant with a clacker, a frog with a rolling ball, a tiger and a hippo teether, each with different textures and colors. Rachel Rothman, Good Housekeeping, "Fisher Price Kick and Play Piano Gym," 30 June 2017

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First Known Use of teether

1946, in the meaning defined above

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