pacifier
noun
pac·i·fi·er
ˈpa-sə-ˌfī(-ə)r 
1
: one that pacifies
2
: a usually nipple-shaped device for babies to suck or bite on
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The new mom shared an adorable selfie with her young son, who looked cozy and content with a pacifier in his mouth.
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Natasha Dye, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Endless scrolling through social media has become the adult pacifier when waiting for an appointment — or even for a red light to change.
—Wendy Miller-Aguiar, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2024
Many turn to their devices when bored or stressed, much like an adult pacifier.
—Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024
Don't share items such as toothbrushes, pacifiers, utensils, washcloths, towels, and drinking cups.14
Wash your baby's toys and clothes often.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2024
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Natasha Dye, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Endless scrolling through social media has become the adult pacifier when waiting for an appointment — or even for a red light to change.
—Wendy Miller-Aguiar, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2024
Many turn to their devices when bored or stressed, much like an adult pacifier.
—Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024
Don't share items such as toothbrushes, pacifiers, utensils, washcloths, towels, and drinking cups.14
Wash your baby's toys and clothes often.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for pacifier
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“Pacifier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pacifier. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.
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pacifier
noun
pac·i·fi·er
ˈpas-ə-ˌfī(-ə)r
1
: one that pacifies
2
: a usually nipple-shaped device for babies to suck or bite on
Medical Definition
pacifier
noun
pac·i·fi·er
ˈpas-ə-ˌfī(-ə)r
1
: a usually nipple-shaped device for babies to suck or bite on
2
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