noun
teething
TEE-thihng
Teething (noun) means the process of a baby's first teeth coming through the gums. Example: “The baby was fussy all week because of teething.”
noun
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The process of a baby's first teeth coming through the gums.
"But with night feedings and night teethings, often the greatest challenge of all for a young mother is simply fatigue."
— Katie Van Dyke, Unlikely Truths of Motherhood (2009)
"The baby was fussy all week because of teething."
How to use teething
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe process babies go through as their first teeth emerge.
Common pairings
teething pain
teething problems
teething ring
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Word forms
- Plural
- teethings
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Etymology
From the verb "teethe" plus "-ing".
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Rhymes for teething
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What does “teething” mean?
The word “teething” means the process of a baby's first teeth coming through the gums. In plain terms, the process babies go through as their first teeth emerge.
How do you pronounce “teething”?
“Teething” is pronounced TEE-thihng (/ˈtiðɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “teething” in a sentence?
Here is “teething” used in a sentence: “The baby was fussy all week because of teething.”
What part of speech is “teething”?
“Teething” is a noun.
