pacifier
noun/ˈpæsɪˌfaɪər/
Frequency rank: #18,073 most common English word
Meaning
a small rubber or plastic nipple-shaped object given to a baby to suck on for comfort.
Example sentence
The baby calmed down as soon as her mother gave her pacifier to suck on.
Synonyms & related words
- dummy
- soother
- binky
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