teethe

verb

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.
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Still, teething problems caused an eight-minute delay during Bournemouth’s FA Cup tie with Wolverhampton Wanderers last March. Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026 Designed to help puppies through the teething phase, the textured surface is great for relieving sore gums. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026 Despite its unfortunate launch timing and the resulting teething issues, Ford’s revival of the Bronco 4×4 has been a resounding success, attracting both off-road enthusiasts and casual 4×4 buyers who simply wanted an alternative to the market’s only true mainstream competitor, the Jeep Wrangler. Byron Hurd, The Drive, 25 Feb. 2026 This puppy kit includes three heat packs, a snuggle puppy blanket, puppy's 1st toy and puppy teething aid. Jessica Moore, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for teethe

Word History

Etymology

back-formation from teething

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of teethe was in the 15th century

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“Teethe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teethe. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

teethe

verb
teethed; teething
: to experience the emergence of one's teeth through the gums : grow teeth

Medical Definition

teethe

intransitive verb
teethed; teething
: to cut one's teeth : grow teeth

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