tweezer

noun

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

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The miniatures in the castle are placed into small containers one room at a time, so they can be dusted and cleaned using small brushes and tweezers. Adam Harrington, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026 My favorite tool of all, though, is my Gestura Stando tweezers. Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Mar. 2026 There’s also a zippered top section for tools, like brushes, tweezers, and nail files. Sarah Han, Allure, 15 Mar. 2026 Many properties also keep makeup wipes, shower caps, nail clippers, tweezers, and feminine hygiene products on hand. Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tweezer

Word History

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

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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 24 Mar. 2026.

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