incisor
noun
in·ci·sor in-ˈsī-zər 
: a front tooth typically adapted for cutting
especially : one of the cutting teeth in mammals located between the canines when canines are present see tooth illustration
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web That corn was true corn — starchy, white, each kernel as big as an adult incisor. 
Minerva Orduño Rincón, The Arizona Republic, 9 July 2022 Cruise’s hairstylist, Chris McMillan, was brought in to work on her hair; in addition, says the source, Cruise wanted Boniadi’s incisor teeth filed down. Chloe Walker, Longreads, 1 July 2022 In McCrory's case, Souviron said McCrory lacked an incisor on the upper left side of his jaw. CBS News, 14 Mar. 2022 In McCrory’s case, Souviron said McCrory lacked an incisor on the upper left side of his jaw. al, 8 Mar. 2022 The cross-section of an exfoliated incisor baby tooth mounted to a holder for analysis at Dr. Erin Dunn’s office. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Mar. 2022 The Tyrannosaurus rex was identified in the upper and possibly middle layer of sediment, with more robust femurs and only one incisor tooth. Julia Musto, Fox News, 5 Mar. 2022 The team also noticed those with thin femurs also had one incisor tooth. Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2022 Tyrannosaurus imperator relates to specimens found at the lower and middle layers of sediment, with more robust femurs and usually two incisor teeth. Julia Musto, Fox News, 5 Mar. 2022 See More
Minerva Orduño Rincón, The Arizona Republic, 9 July 2022 Cruise’s hairstylist, Chris McMillan, was brought in to work on her hair; in addition, says the source, Cruise wanted Boniadi’s incisor teeth filed down. Chloe Walker, Longreads, 1 July 2022 In McCrory's case, Souviron said McCrory lacked an incisor on the upper left side of his jaw. CBS News, 14 Mar. 2022 In McCrory’s case, Souviron said McCrory lacked an incisor on the upper left side of his jaw. al, 8 Mar. 2022 The cross-section of an exfoliated incisor baby tooth mounted to a holder for analysis at Dr. Erin Dunn’s office. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Mar. 2022 The Tyrannosaurus rex was identified in the upper and possibly middle layer of sediment, with more robust femurs and only one incisor tooth. Julia Musto, Fox News, 5 Mar. 2022 The team also noticed those with thin femurs also had one incisor tooth. Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2022 Tyrannosaurus imperator relates to specimens found at the lower and middle layers of sediment, with more robust femurs and usually two incisor teeth. Julia Musto, Fox News, 5 Mar. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1666, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
incisor
noun
in·ci·sor in-ˈsī-zər
: a tooth (as any of the four front teeth of the human upper or lower jaw) for cutting
Medical Definition
incisor
noun
in·ci·sor in-ˈsī-zər
: a front tooth adapted for cutting
especially : any of the eight cutting human teeth that are located between the canines with four in the lower and four in the upper jaw