noun
tweezers
TWEE-zuhz
Tweezers (noun) means a small, pincer-like hand tool used to grip or pull out tiny objects, such as splinters or hairs. Example: “She used tweezers to shape her eyebrows.”
noun
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A small, pincer-like hand tool used to grip or pull out tiny objects, such as splinters or hairs.
"She used tweezers to shape her eyebrows."
"The nurse pulled the splinter out with a pair of tweezers."
How to use tweezers
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe small pinching tool you use to grip or pull out tiny things.
Common mistake
Always plural in form ("a pair of tweezers"), like scissors or pliers — you don't say "a tweezer."
Common pairings
a pair of tweezers
pluck with tweezers
sterilize tweezers
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Etymology
From an old word "tweeze," meaning a small case for tools, which traces back through French étui ("case") to Latin — the same root that gives us the idea of something small and enclosed.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “tweezers” mean?
The word “tweezers” means a small, pincer-like hand tool used to grip or pull out tiny objects, such as splinters or hairs. In plain terms, the small pinching tool you use to grip or pull out tiny things.
How do you pronounce “tweezers”?
“Tweezers” is pronounced TWEE-zuhz (/ˈtwizəɹz/ in IPA).
How do you use “tweezers” in a sentence?
Here is “tweezers” used in a sentence: “She used tweezers to shape her eyebrows.”
What part of speech is “tweezers”?
“Tweezers” is a noun.
Where does the word “tweezers” come from?
The word “tweezers” comes from Latin. From an old word "tweeze," meaning a small case for tools, which traces back through French étui ("case") to Latin — the same root that gives us the idea of something small and enclosed.
