denture

noun

den·​ture ˈden-chər 

1

: a set of teeth

2

: an artificial replacement for one or more teeth

especially : a set of false teeth

Examples of denture in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Factors like living alone, having dentures, difficulty swallowing, and certain foods (like bananas, marshmallows, or gelatinous candies) can increase the risk of choking. —Tribune Content Agency, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025

To use this method, fill a large bowl or basin with warm soapy water and toss in two denture tablets. —Amy Brightfield, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2025

The pain of having teeth pulled and gums prodded for denture fittings was followed by relief at the payment counter: The $4,000 worth of work would cost Ron Brydges nothing under Canada’s new national dental care program. —Vjosa Isai, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025

Issues such as premature attachment to a denture, inadequate bone support, or improper angulation can all increase the risk of failure. —Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

French, from Middle French, from dent

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing denture

• partial denture

Rhymes for denture

• bencher
• quencher
• trencher
• venture
• adventure
• debenture
• indenture
• misadventure
• peradventure

Kids Definition

denture

noun

den·​ture ˈden-chər 

: a set of teeth

especially : a partial or complete set of false teeth

Medical Definition

denture

noun

den·​ture ˈden-chər 

1

: a set of teeth

2

: an artificial replacement for one or more teeth

especially : a set of false teeth

called also dental plate