Pacifier: meaning, definitions and examples

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pacifier

[ ˈpæsɪˌfaɪər ]

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for babies

A pacifier is a rubber or plastic object that a baby sucks on to make them stop crying.

Synonyms

Examples of usage

The baby was crying, so the mother gave him a pacifier.
She always carries a pacifier in her bag in case the baby gets fussy.
I forgot to pack the pacifier in the diaper bag.

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informal

A pacifier is something that calms or soothes a person, often used figuratively.

Synonyms

comforter, soother

Examples of usage

She found music to be a pacifier for her stress.
A good book can be a pacifier for a troubled mind.

Translations

Translations of the word "pacifier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 chupeta

🇮🇳 चूसनी

🇩🇪 Schnuller

🇮🇩 empeng

🇺🇦 соска

🇵🇱 smoczek

🇯🇵 おしゃぶり

🇫🇷 tétine

🇪🇸 chupete

🇹🇷 emzik

🇰🇷 고무젖꼭지

🇸🇦 لهاية

🇨🇿 dudlík

🇸🇰 cumlík

🇨🇳 安抚奶嘴

🇸🇮 duda

🇮🇸 snuð

🇰🇿 емізік

🇬🇪 სოსკა

🇦🇿 əmzik

🇲🇽 chupón

Word origin

The word 'pacifier' originated in the early 20th century, derived from the verb 'pacify'. The use of pacifiers for babies has been a common practice for centuries, with various materials and shapes used throughout history to soothe infants. In the figurative sense, the term 'pacifier' has been extended to describe objects or actions that provide comfort or relief in stressful situations.

See also: pacification, pacificatory, pacifying.