the tooth fairy

noun

: an imaginary creature who is supposed to leave money for children while they sleep in exchange for a tooth that has come out

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Baby teeth have a value that goes beyond money from the tooth fairy. — Maria Godoy, NPR, 29 Apr. 2026 Use a porcelain pillbox as a tiny treasure chest so the tooth fairy knows exactly where to look. — Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026 The former One Direction star revealed the tooth fairy gave his daughter nearly $700 for losing her first tooth, defending his decision to splurge on a childhood milestone. — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 12 Feb. 2026 The kid who didn’t believe in the tooth fairy didn’t raise his hand, but most of the others did. — Adam Iscoe, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the tooth fairy

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“The tooth fairy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20tooth%20fairy. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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