Pacifier

/ˈpæsɪfaɪər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A rubber or plastic device that a baby sucks on to soothe or calm themselves.

The mother handed the baby a pacifier to help him fall asleep.

A person or thing that pacifies or calms.

The manager acted as a pacifier during the heated discussion between the employees.

An object that allays fears or soothes distress.

The peaceful music served as a pacifier for the anxious crowd.

From the Latin 'pacificare', meaning 'to make peace'.

pacify

To bring peace or calm.

pacified child

A child that has been calmed down, often after being given a pacifier.

peace offering

An item or gesture meant to appease someone.

sucker

A device or object that is intended to be sucked.

calm

A state of tranquility or quietness.

Binky

She always carries a binky for her baby.

Nuk

He prefers using a Nuk over other brands.