Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pacifier
noun
/ˈpæsɪfaɪər/
Definition
A pacifier is a rubber, plastic, or silicon teat given to an infant to suck on.
Examples
- The baby calmed down after being given the pacifier.
- Some parents choose to wean their children off the pacifier around the age of one.
- Doctors suggest that using a pacifier while sleeping can help reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
Meaning
It is designed to soothe the baby and satisfy the sucking instinct, which is important for their comfort and development.
Synonyms
- Dummy
- Soother
- Nipple
- Teether
