teething

noun

teeth·​ing ˈtē-t͟hiŋ How to pronounce teething (audio)
1
: the first growth of teeth
2
: the phenomena accompanying growth of teeth through the gums

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Gerber teething sticks being withdrawn from every state and the territory of Puerto Rico. — Theo Burman, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025 Gerber recalls teething sticks over choking concern Baby food maker Gerber has recalled and discontinued one of its products that could pose a potential choking hazard for babies and toddlers. — Alexandra Banner, CNN, 4 Feb. 2025 The slender piece of wood can serve as a useful tool—especially for puppies, who often chew on objects like sticks to soothe discomfort while teething, much like teething children are given hard objects to chew. — Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025 Last summer, Chelsea fully expected teething problems and difficult moments during the adaptation process to Maresca’s style of football. — Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for teething

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teeth

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1732, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of teething was in 1732

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teething

noun
teeth·​ing ˈtē-t͟hiŋ How to pronounce teething (audio)
1
: the first growth of teeth
2
: the phenomena accompanying the growth of teeth through the gums

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