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pacifier

/ˈpæs.ə.faɪ.ɚ/
pac · i · fi · er
Plural:pacifiers
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Adjective:pacific
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pacifier Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

North American A rubber or plastic artificial nipple given to an infant to suck on in order to soothe and calm them.

Example

"The crying baby finally settled down and fell asleep after her father gave her a pacifier."

2

A person or thing that restores peace, calms a situation, or appeases someone who is agitated.

Example

"The seasoned diplomat acted as a pacifier between the two fiercely opposing political factions."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In North America, 'pacifier' is the standard term for a baby's soothing nipple, whereas British English speakers almost exclusively use the word 'dummy'.

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Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the 1530s, derived from the verb 'pacify' (from Latin 'pacificus', meaning 'peacemaking') combined with the agent suffix '-er'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pacifier. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pacifier
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