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Grammar : Noun
Spell : pas-uh-fahy-er
Phonetic Transcription : ˈpæs əˌfaɪ ər



Definition of pacifier

Origin :
  • "one who pacifies or appeases," 1530s, agent noun from pacify. The meaning "nipple-shaped device for babies" is first recorded 1904.
  • As in moderator : noun mitigator
  • As in peacemaker : noun person who settles problem
  • As in sedative : noun soothing agent, medicine
  • As in comforter : noun a person or thing that comforts
  • As in teething ring : noun object for infant to bite
Example sentences :
  • This project to be his housekeeper was one dear to Meg's heart, the pacifier of her wrath.
  • Extract from : « Meg's Friend » by Alice Abigail Corkran
  • "Well, Dr. Seaman," she demanded as I chewed on my pacifier.
  • Extract from : « The Trouble with Telstar » by John Berryman
  • But at such times Basine revealed his interesting talents as a compromiser, fence straddler, pacifier.
  • Extract from : « Gargoyles » by Ben Hecht
  • Hanneh Breineh tied the child in the chair, stuck a pacifier in his mouth, and went in to her neighbor.
  • Extract from : « The Best Short Stories of 1919 » by Various
  • After a child has used a pacifier or comforter for some time it invariably becomes a mouth breather.
  • Extract from : « The Eugenic Marriage, Vol 2 (of 4) » by W. Grant Hague
  • She obtained the name of pacifier, mistress, and sovereign of the hard hearts of the chiefs of the Subanos.
  • Extract from : « The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 - Volume 40 of 55 » by Francisco Colin
  • The child was more or less clean, but with this pacifier thing.
  • Extract from : « Warren Commission (9 of 26): Hearings Vol. IX (of 15) » by The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
  • The pacifier would fall on the floor, she would pick it up and stick it in the baby's mouth?
  • Extract from : « Warren Commission (9 of 26): Hearings Vol. IX (of 15) » by The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy

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