teething

noun

teeth·​ing ˈtē-t͟hiŋ How to pronounce teething (audio)
1
: the first growth of teeth
2
: the phenomena accompanying growth of teeth through the gums

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From the VTech Drop and Go Dump Truck, which is nearly 30% off, to this popular $10 teething toy, your little one will love playing and exploring with these toys. Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 21 Nov. 2024 And for all the teething problems experienced in 2023, from a financial standpoint the race was a roaring success. Dan Cancian, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024 Chelsea’s pre-season has already experienced some teething problems, and history tells us that managers at Stamford Bridge are rarely afforded a long time to get things right. The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 13 Aug. 2024 Pixel sales are surging, and despite any Android 15 teething issues, the speed with which that upgrade was available compared to Samsung, and the advantage Google has in running both hardware and software is now clear. Zak Doffman, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for teething 

Word History

Etymology

teeth

First Known Use

1732, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of teething was in 1732

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“Teething.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teething. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

teething

noun
teeth·​ing ˈtē-t͟hiŋ How to pronounce teething (audio)
1
: the first growth of teeth
2
: the phenomena accompanying the growth of teeth through the gums

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