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pacifier

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Noun — A small rubber or plastic nipple-shaped object given to a baby to suck on for comfort.

Etymology

From "pacify" plus the agent suffix "-er."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “pacifier” mean?

The word “pacifier” means a small rubber or plastic nipple-shaped object given to a baby to suck on for comfort. In plain terms, most commonly, a soothing object for babies to suck on (called a "dummy" in British English).

How do you pronounce “pacifier”?

“Pacifier” is pronounced PA-sih-feye-uh (/ˈpæsɪfaɪɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “pacifier” in a sentence?

Here is “pacifier” used in a sentence: “The baby fell asleep with the pacifier still in her mouth.”

What is another word for “pacifier”?

Words with a similar meaning to “pacifier” include binky, bink, bo-bo, comforter, dodie and dummy.

What part of speech is “pacifier”?

“Pacifier” is a noun.

How many meanings does “pacifier” have?

“Pacifier” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small rubber or plastic nipple-shaped object given to a baby to suck on for comfort.

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