vibrator

noun

vi·bra·tor ˈvī-ˌbrā-tər

: one that vibrates or causes vibration: such as

: a vibrating electrical apparatus used in massage or for sexual stimulation

: a vibrating device (as in an electric bell or buzzer)

First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of vibrator was in 1862

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“Vibrator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vibrator. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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vibrator

noun

vi·bra·tor ˈvī-ˌbrāt-ər

: one that vibrates or causes vibration

vibrator

noun

vi·bra·tor ˈvī-ˌbrāt-ər

: a vibrating electrical apparatus used in massage or for sexual stimulation

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