noun
pacifier
PA-sih-feye-uh
Pacifier (noun) means a small rubber or plastic nipple-shaped object given to a baby to suck on for comfort. Example: “The baby fell asleep with the pacifier still in her mouth.”
noun
1
A small rubber or plastic nipple-shaped object given to a baby to suck on for comfort.
"The baby fell asleep with the pacifier still in her mouth."
2
Someone or something that calms or soothes.
"His calm words acted as a pacifier during the heated debate."
How to use pacifier
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMost commonly, a soothing object for babies to suck on (called a "dummy" in British English).
UK vs US
American English says "pacifier"; British English typically says "dummy" for the baby item.
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Word forms
- Plural
- pacifiers
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Etymology
From "pacify" plus the agent suffix "-er."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for pacifier
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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.
