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

Examples of the tooth fairy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

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

In addition, the tooth fairy isn’t giving additional gifts as frequently. — Chris Morris, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2025

Rhymes for the tooth fairy

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