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

Wearing plastic vampire dentures, Yuri tries to engage with the Ochi on its own visceral terms. —Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025

Lab technician Despite being a somewhat specialized role in which the worker makes crowns, dentures and bridges, lab tech positions were posted with only high school or some post-secondary training required. —Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 18 Jan. 2025

For instance, one plan with a $2,000 dental benefit covers only 50% of dentures, down from 100%. —Diane Omdahl, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025

For adults, these issues can lead to tooth loss and the need for dentures. —Maria Sokolina, Forbes, 7 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

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