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单词 pacifier
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pacifier

noun

pac·​i·​fi·​er ˈpa-sə-ˌfī(-ə)r How to pronounce pacifier (audio)
1
: one that pacifies
2
: a usually nipple-shaped device for babies to suck or bite on

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web On a recent morning, her 2-year-old, Kamilla, ran across the room and flung her arms around Pasynko’s legs, crying through a pacifier. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 12 July 2022 There’s also no place like Amazon when your baby needs some maddeningly specific item, like a particular brand/shape of pacifier or bottle nipple that none of your local stores carry. Glamour, 6 June 2022 At the same time, rare is the parent that hasn’t, at some point, turned to a phone or iPad as a kind of digital pacifier, something to occupy their child and achieve at least a few moments of peace. John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2022 Down the concourse inside Ohio Stadium, there was a baby sucking on a pacifier and strapped to her father’s chest, wide-eyed at her first spring game. Doug Lesmerises, cleveland, 16 Apr. 2022 This roomy bag includes a changing pad, odor-proof pouch, teething ring, and a dedicated compartment for pacifier, among other baby-friendly touches. Danielle Directo-meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Apr. 2022 In the corner of the room, Nasema's new baby is propped up by small pillows on a large round table, sucking on a pacifier. Drew F. Lawrence, CNN, 5 Feb. 2022 Nearly two decades later, FitzSimons has ditched the harness and pacifier, but his love for the mountain has only deepened. oregonlive, 4 Feb. 2022 In the video, Grace can be seen casually sitting in the grass with her tiny feet crossed while playing with a leaf and sucking on a pacifier. Olivia Jakiel, PEOPLE.com, 27 Jan. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1533, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

pacifier

noun

pac·​i·​fi·​er ˈpas-ə-ˌfī(-ə)r How to pronounce pacifier (audio)
1
: a usually nipple-shaped device for babies to suck or bite on
2
: tranquilizer

pacifier

noun

1
as in sedative

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • sedative
  • tranquilizer
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2
as in pacificator

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • pacificator
  • negotiator
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  • peacemaker
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  • middleman
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  • honest broker
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  • interposer
  • delegate
  • busybody
  • go-between
  • representative
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