wean on

verb

weaned on; weaning on; weans on
: to have (someone) see, use, or experience (something) often especially from a young age
usually used as (be) weaned on
a generation of kids weaned on television

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“Wean on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wean%20on. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.

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