teething ring

noun

: a usually rubber or plastic ring for a teething infant to bite on

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Suspended from the fashionable wooden arch are a teething ring, crinkly rainbow, rattle, mirror, and plush moon to promote hand-eye coordination. Pamela Brill, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024 Kianna, 5 months old, stood in a bouncer chewing a teething ring. Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2024 The lightly padded mat has a woodland theme that includes a range of sensory opportunities, including hidden items, crinkly aspects, a squeaker and wooden teething ring, all with high contrast graphics. Taryn Mohrman, wsj.com, 8 Dec. 2023 The bag has all the functionality a parent-on-the-go could want, including a changing pad with a pocket for wipes and diapers, an odor-proof pouch for those stinky diapers or dirty duds, a teething ring, and a pacifier pouch. Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 24 Nov. 2023 Designed with a unique shape and pliable texture, these teething rings serve as an ideal aid to alleviate discomfort by gently massaging the gums. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 9 July 2023 Additionally, these teething rings offer a safe outlet for their strong chewing urges, redirecting their focus to an appropriate and beneficial chewing activity. 6. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 9 July 2023 Made with all-natural ingredients and no artificial colors or flavors, this teething ring is not only tasty but also beneficial to their overall health. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 29 June 2023 Plus, the handle of the toothbrush does double duty by functioning as a teething ring! Jamie Spain, Good Housekeeping, 22 Aug. 2022

Word History

First Known Use

1872, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of teething ring was in 1872

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“Teething ring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teething%20ring. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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