tweezer

noun

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

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This set includes a wide variety of incense sticks and cones as well as a set of tweezers. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 June 2026 Unlike standard household tweezers, many tick-removal tools are specifically designed to grasp a tick close to the skin without squeezing its body. Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 16 June 2026 Stubborn chin hairs don’t stand a chance against these slant tweezers that come with a unique scissors-style handle. Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 10 June 2026 Approximately 160 hours were devoted to diamond setting alone, with artisans hand carving the gold to accommodate each diamond and masterfully setting them into place one by one with tiny tweezers. Roberta Naas, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 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 22 Jun. 2026.

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