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When my daughter Sabrina was 2 years old, the pediatrician told me it was time she quit using a pacifier because that could make her teeth crooked and even cause infections in her ears.
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Meaning of "pacifier" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF PACIFIER

pacifier  [ˈpæsɪˌfaɪə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PACIFIER

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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Pacifier is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PACIFIER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

pacifier

Pacifier

A pacifier, dummy, binky, or soother is a rubber, plastic, or silicone nipple given to an infant or other young child to suck upon. In its standard appearance it has a teat, mouth shield, and handle. The mouth shield and/or the handle is large enough to avoid the danger of the child choking on it or swallowing it.

Definition of pacifier in the English dictionary

The definition of pacifier in the dictionary is a person or thing that pacifies. Other definition of pacifier is a baby's dummy or teething ring.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PACIFIER


amplifier
ˈæmplɪˌfaɪə
basifier
ˈbeɪsɪˌfaɪə
classifier
ˈklæsɪˌfaɪə
crucifier
ˈkruːsɪˌfaɪə
decalcifier
diːˈkælsɪˌfaɪə
demulsifier
diːˈmʌlsɪˌfaɪə
densifier
ˈdɛnsɪˌfaɪə
diversifier
daɪˈvɜːsɪˌfaɪə
emulsifier
ɪˈmʌlsɪˌfaɪə
falsifier
ˈfɔːlsɪˌfaɪə
gasifier
ˈɡæsɪˌfaɪə
humidifier
hjuːˈmɪdɪˌfaɪə
intensifier
ɪnˈtɛnsɪˌfaɪə
magnifier
ˈmæɡnɪˌfaɪə
modifier
ˈmɒdɪˌfaɪə
opacifier
əʊˈpæsɪˌfaɪə
ossifier
ˈɒsɪˌfaɪə
purifier
ˈpjʊərɪˌfaɪə
qualifier
ˈkwɒlɪˌfaɪə
specifier
ˈspɛsɪˌfaɪə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PACIFIER

pacifical
pacifically
pacificate
pacification
pacificator
pacificatory
pacificism
pacificist
pacified
pacifies
pacifism
pacifist
pacifistic
pacifistically

WORDS THAT END LIKE PACIFIER

air purifier
beautifier
certifier
clarifier
dehumidifier
edifier
fier
fructifier
identifier
image intensifier
justifier
notifier
operational amplifier
power amplifier
preamplifier
quantifier
signifier
simplifier
unifier
verifier
water purifier

Synonyms and antonyms of pacifier in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «pacifier» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PACIFIER

Find out the translation of pacifier to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of pacifier from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «pacifier» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

奶嘴
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

chupete
570 millions of speakers

English

pacifier
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

शांत करनेवाला
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مصاصة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

соску
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

chupeta
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

pacifier
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

sucette
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pacifier
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Schnuller
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

おしゃぶり
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

젖꼭지
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pacifier
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

người bình định
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

pacifier
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

शांतताप्रिय
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

emzik
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

pacificatore
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

smoczek
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

соску
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

suzeta
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πιπίλα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

fopspeen
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

napp
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

smokk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of pacifier

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PACIFIER»

The term «pacifier» is quite widely used and occupies the 38.830 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PACIFIER» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «pacifier» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «pacifier» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about pacifier

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2 QUOTES WITH «PACIFIER»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word pacifier.
1
Emma Goldman
Anarchism is the great liberator of man from the phantoms that have held him captive; it is the arbiter and pacifier of the two forces for individual and social harmony.
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When my daughter Sabrina was 2 years old, the pediatrician told me it was time she quit using a pacifier because that could make her teeth crooked and even cause infections in her ears.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PACIFIER»

Discover the use of pacifier in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to pacifier and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Little Bunny's Pacifier Plan
Little Bunny gradually learns to give up his pacifier.
Maribeth Boelts, 2001
2
Good-Bye Pacifier
Allison's mommy and daddy did not know what to do.
Deborah Vadell, 2008
3
Willie and the Lost Pacifier
Join Barbara Raney in the charming tale Willie and the Lost Pacifier, a part of The Marvelous and Many Adventures of Willie the Worm, as Willie learns where true security lies.
Barbara Raney, 2010
4
I Want My Pacifier
The little princess is not ready to give up her pacifier, even though grownups have told her she is too old for it, and it continually vanishes.
Tony Ross, 2004
5
It's Time to Give Up Your Pacifier
Some parents prefer to go cold turkey when it is time for their child to give up using a pacifier. If you do this, you will undoubtedly experience two or three days of your child's displeasure, but then it is over for good. You can also take a more ...
Lawrence E. Shapiro, 2008
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Pacifiers Anonymous: How to Kick the Pacifier Or Thumb ...
How to Kick the Pacifier Or Thumb Sucking Habit MD Sumi Makkar Sexton, Phd Psyd Ruby Natale Andrew, Liza Draper. Dr. Sumi says: As a family physician, a former pacifier addict, and the mother of two recently raging pacifier users, I am ...
MD Sumi Makkar Sexton, Phd Psyd Ruby Natale Andrew, Liza Draper, 2010
7
Bye-Bye, Pacifier!
Although she finds her pacifier comforting, Baby Piggy realizes that she cannot talk with it in her mouth. On board pages.
Louise Gikow, 1999
8
Pacifiers Are Not Forever
For many young children, giving up the pacifier is a major milestone. This board book offers warm, comforting words and pictures to ease the transition and make it a positive experience for kids and grown-ups alike.
Elizabeth Verdick, 2007
9
Caillou: Rosie's Pacifier
When Caillou makes fun of his sister's pacifier, Mommy teaches Rosie why having a pacifier is good for a baby, but also explains that she'll need to set it aside if she wants to learn how to speak.
Christine L'Heureux, 2010
10
Counseling the Nursing Mother
The pacifier's material also may be a safety issue. Because ofa growing concern about latex allergies, mothers may want to avoid latex pacifiers. A 1998 recall occurred because one brand contained phthalates, which can be harmful in large  ...
Judith Lauwers, Anna Swisher, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PACIFIER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term pacifier is used in the context of the following news items.
1
New children's superhero BABYTECTOR comes straight out of the …
The original design for BABYTECTOR incorporated diaper and pacifier-like elements as part of its armor for protection from all those big ol' ... «RocketNews24, Jul 15»
2
Hitler negotiated with “Neville” Chamberlain, not “Wilt”
Rather, the president prefers to project an image of a “great pacifier” regardless of future consequences. After six and half arduous years of ... «Communities Digital News, Jul 15»
3
Republicans schedule new 'Obamacare' repeal vote
Apparently because McConnell is looking for an adequate pacifier for his far-right flank and this is the best he could come up with. This gets a ... «MSNBC, Jul 15»
4
Understanding Your Cat's Emotions
Though I've witnessed cats purring when they are anxious, which is a way to comfort themselves, similar to how a child may use a pacifier or ... «Santa Barbara Independent, Jul 15»
5
Must-Hear Music Podcast: 5SOS, YG, Chvrches, Young Thug, Wilco …
We also talk about Young Thug's "Pacifier," which is slicker than his usual stuff but not worse off for it. Also: Tame Impala trades guitars for ... «Billboard, Jul 15»
6
Readers weigh in on US-Cuba relations
We need a leader at the White House, not a pacifier to Iran and Castro Communists. Obama should demand a lot more from the Castro brothers ... «Rochester Business Journal, Jul 15»
7
Johnny Depp, Donning His 'Captain Jack' Attire, Feeds Baby Bat!
The baby bat was then rightfully named "Jackie Sparrow." Depp also had a pirate themed pacifier made for the little guy as well. Like Us on ... «Mstarz, Jul 15»
8
Protect your child from unsafe sleeping
If the use of a pacifier is considered, don't use one with a cord or other objects attached that could pose a choking or strangulation hazard. «Picayune Item, Jul 15»
9
UPDATED: Mother holds out hope for missing baby Ember
The pacifier had been in the baby's mouth the night before she was reported missing, July 1 video surveillance from the Happy Stop Market ... «Redding Record Searchlight, Jul 15»
10
Mother in need of funds for new wheelchair van for disabled son
“He wasn't able to suck a pacifier and was very spastic at two months old,” said Joy. The result has lead to a long list of illnesses and disabilities ... «Bay News 9, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Pacifier [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/pacifier>. May 2024 ».
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