tweezer

noun

twee·​zer ˈtwē-zər How to pronounce tweezer (audio)

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Here's the proper way to remove a tick: Using a pair of tweezers or tick removal tool, grab the tick close to your skin. Katie Wiseman, Louisville Courier Journal, 31 July 2025 If stung, experts recommend rinsing the area with seawater (not fresh water), removing any tentacles with a gloved hand or tweezers, and seeking medical attention if symptoms worsen. Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 30 July 2025 This budget-friendly epilator offers a convenient, at-home hair removal solution, with 40 rotating tweezers that pull hair from the root for long-lasting results. Malia Griggs, Glamour, 30 July 2025 Housed in sleek jars, often with their own mini tweezers for hygienic retrieval, these pads deliver the perfect dose of product with every swipe. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 24 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for tweezer

Word History

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tweezer was in 1904

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“Tweezer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tweezer. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.

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