pacifier (패-시-파이어 (강세: 패)) — Something that calms, soothes, or brings peace to a situation or person. Most commonly refers to a rubber nipple given to babies to suck on for comfort.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: Something that calms, soothes, or brings peace to a situation or person. Most commonly refers to a rubber nipple given to babies to suck on for comfort.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpæsəˌfaɪər/
Korean meaning: 진정시키는 것, 공갈젖꼭지
Korean pronunciation: 패-시-파이어 (강세: 패)
Example Sentences
- The dentist warned that using a pacifier too long might affect the baby's teeth alignment.
- My nephew treats his pacifier like a precious treasure and panics when he can't find it.
- She always keeps a spare pacifier in her diaper bag for emergencies.
pacifier
NOUN//ˈpæsəˌfaɪər//
Something that calms, soothes, or brings peace to a situation or person. Most commonly refers to a rubber nipple given to babies to suck on for comfort.
Something that calms, soothes, or brings peace to a situation or person. Most commonly refers to a rubber nipple given to babies to suck on for comfort.
The pacifier works like a multiplier, spreading peace through every amplifier!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'pax' meaning peace, combined with the verb 'pacify' (to make peaceful or calm) plus the English suffix '-er' meaning one who does something.
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The dentist warned that using a pacifier too long might affect the baby's teeth alignment.”
“My nephew treats his pacifier like a precious treasure and panics when he can't find it.”
“She always keeps a spare pacifier in her diaper bag for emergencies.”
“The pacifier dropped on the floor, and the baby's dramatic crying could be heard three blocks away.”
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