pacifier

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Someone or something that pacifies.
  2. A rubber or plastic device imitating a nipple that goes into a baby’s mouth, used to calm and quiet the baby.

Pronunciation

/ˈpæsɪfaɪə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-pacifier.wav /ˈpæsɪfaɪɚ/

Word forms

pacifier pacifiers

Etymology

From pacify + -er.

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