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pacifier



pac·i·fi·er [ ˈpa-sə-ˌfī(-ə)r]



pacifier   
noun
[ˈpa-sə-ˌfī(-ə)r]

Definition of pacifier

1 : one that pacifies
2 : a usually nipple-shaped device for babies to suck or bite on



Recent Examples on the Web


//Newsom and her four children were thrust into the spotlight during her husband’s inauguration in January, particularly when her son Dutch came on stage using a pacifier and a blankie.
— Halley Bondy, NBC News, "In the know: Women in the news 10/21 - 10/25," 25 Oct. 2019
//Stuffed animals are forbidden at Coachella, and the Electric Daisy Carnival prohibits pacifiers.
— Los Angeles Times, "Want in at the Bay Area’s hottest dance party? You’ll need to bring a baby," 16 Oct. 2019
//The Left should grow up, throw out their income-inequality pacifiers, and work with the Right to boost the absolute wealth of the poor, the middle class, and the rich — to heights yet unseen.
— Deroy Murdock, National Review, "I Dream of Gini: Income Gap Grows under Trump, Obama — but So What?," 11 Oct. 2019
//All three take notes as McKenna squirms, stretches tiny fingers, loses her pacifier, and squawks weakly — coping with the world is still difficult.
— BostonGlobe.com, "One woman’s quest to improve care for premature babies - The Boston Globe," 28 Sep. 2019
//Don’t let children put their thumbs, fingers or objects (like pacifiers) in their mouths.
— Sonja Haller, USA TODAY, "New data shows petting zoos crawl with superbugs, potentially putting more kids at risk," 2 July 2019
//These include: Baby food and formula Diapers, wipes, and baby cream Portable crib and baby blankets Infant carrier Bottles, pacifiers, etc.
— NBC News, "What to have on hand to be ready if a natural disaster strikes," 28 Aug. 2019
//Baby gear: Diapers, pacifiers, nursing nipples, infant formula, high chair and babies clothes.
— Kelly Tyko, USA TODAY, "When new, higher tariffs are scheduled to start on Chinese imports and what may cost more," 23 Aug. 2019
//Also being accepted: Diapers, wipes, bottles, pacifiers and other infant-support items.
— Marc Bona, cleveland.com, "Wine calendar: Autumn Wine Affair, Taste in Little Italy, Shaker Wines’ Amarone, more," 17 Sep. 2019


First Known Use of pacifier

1533, in the meaning defined at sense 1



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More Definitions forpacifier

pacifier

noun

English Language Learners Definition of pacifier

US : a rubber object shaped like a nipple for babies to suck or bite on

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