teething

noun

teeth·​ing ˈtē-t͟hiŋ How to pronounce teething (audio)
1
: the first growth of teeth
2
: the phenomena accompanying growth of teeth through the gums

Examples of teething in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web For instance, in 2016, the FDA linked improperly diluted belladonna in homeopathic teething products to the deaths of 10 infants and the poisonings of more than 400 others. Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 19 Sep. 2024 Harington does a convincing job in that sense, playing a man who can be loving and seething — or is that teething? Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 July 2024 There are specific toys designed for teething puppies as well as softer plush toys for older dogs. Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 2 Aug. 2024 The end of one difficult phase—bottle weaning, sleeping through the night, teething, nap dropping, first day of daycare—is greeted by the next. Hazlitt, 31 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for teething 

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Word History

Etymology

teeth

First Known Use

1732, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of teething was in 1732

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“Teething.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teething. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

teething

noun
teeth·​ing ˈtē-t͟hiŋ How to pronounce teething (audio)
1
: the first growth of teeth
2
: the phenomena accompanying the growth of teeth through the gums

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