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 26 Jul. 2026.

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