teethe

verb

ˈtēt͟h 

teethed; teething

intransitive verb

: to experience the emergence of one's teeth through the gums

Examples of teethe in a Sentence

The baby is starting to teethe.

Recent Examples on the Web

This isn’t the first teething toy that has been recalled this year for the same hazard. — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 20 June 2026

The days and weeks of fussy, sleepless nights as little ones struggle with teething pain are the downside. — Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Popular Science, 11 Mar. 2026

The high-contrast color scheme is easy to spot in your bag and the 100% silicone make is designed to be gentle on teething gums. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 24 June 2026

There have been teething pains with Neutron, however, including engine failures and structural test anomalies. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 29 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

back-formation from teething

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for teethe

• breathe
• seethe

Kids Definition

teethe

verb

ˈtēt͟h 

teethed; teething

: to experience the emergence of one's teeth through the gums : grow teeth

Medical Definition

teethe

intransitive verb

ˈtēt͟h 

teethed; teething

: to cut one's teeth : grow teeth