denture

noun

den·​ture ˈden-chər How to pronounce denture (audio)
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

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Kyung Ja Kim wore dentures, and the other woman's body had a full set of teeth, the family's attorney told the outlet. Christina Coulter, Fox News, 29 Sep. 2024 Wearing dentures Having poor oral hygiene Having a dry mouth due to a medical condition or medication Smoking Undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy cancer treatment Is Oral Thrush an STI? Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2024 This condition often occurs because of tobacco use, dentures, or other things that can irritate the mouth. Mark Gurarie, Health, 15 Aug. 2024 Dental technician Gary Archer — who’s spent three decades tailoring teeth for hundreds of productions, including Austin Powers’ gnarly smile and Mrs. Doubtfire’s dentures — utilizes a method of vacuum-forming plastic akin to Invisalign. Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for denture 

Word History

Etymology

French, from Middle French, from dent

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of denture was in 1842

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Cite this Entry

“Denture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/denture. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

denture

noun
den·​ture ˈden-chər How to pronounce denture (audio)
: a set of teeth
especially : a partial or complete set of false teeth

Medical Definition

denture

noun
den·​ture ˈden-chər How to pronounce denture (audio)
1
: a set of teeth
2
: an artificial replacement for one or more teeth
especially : a set of false teeth

called also dental plate

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