denture
noun/ˈdɛntʃər/
Frequency rank: #19,171 most common English word
Meaning
A removable artificial tooth or set of teeth.
Example sentence
She put her denture in a glass of water before going to bed.
Synonyms & related words
- falseteeth
- plate
- prosthesis
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