pacifier
1 of 1noun/ˈpæsəfaɪɚ/
Forms:pacifiers
1
a rubber or silicone nipple-shaped device designed to be sucked on by infants
A pacifier is a soothing device for infants that helps satisfy their natural instinct to suck. It consists of a nipple made from rubber or silicone, attached to a shield or handle. Pacifiers offer comfort, calming effects, and a sense of security to babies by providing a non-nutritive sucking experience. They can assist in soothing a fussy or colicky baby, promoting relaxation, and aiding in sleep.
- The baby was immediately calmed when given a pacifier.
- She always kept an extra pacifier in her bag for her newborn.
- The infant refused to sleep without his favorite pacifier.
- After a long crying fit, the mother offered a pacifier to soothe the baby.
- Some parents prefer not to use a pacifier, but others find it helpful for calming their child.
Synonyms:
2
anything that serves to pacify
3
someone who tries to bring peace