teether

noun

teeth·​er ˈtē-t͟hər 

: an object (such as a teething ring) designed for a baby to bite on during teething

Examples of teether in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Baby sucks the teether while the cyclops gets stabbed in the eye. — Zachary Pincus-Roth, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

High-design teethers do exist, and they’re made by Milk Teeth and January Moon. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 24 June 2026

Which is why we were thrilled to find so many Prime Day deals on enriching toys, like this beautiful wooden Montessori toy, this silicone rattle and teether combo, and this charming teddy bear. — Parents, 23 June 2026

Many families also swap plastic pacifiers, teethers and feeding utensils for silicone, stainless steel, wood or natural rubber alternatives. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 26 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for teether

• breather
• either
• neither