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Vocabulary Entry
teething
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The process of a baby developing teeth.
Example Sentences
"The baby was irritable during the teething period."
"Parents often seek advice to soothe their child’s teething pain."
"Teething typically begins around six months of age."
V
verb
Present participle of the verb 'to teethe', meaning to grow or develop teeth, especially in children.
Example Sentences
"Many infants start teething around six months."
"The puppy is teething and nibbles on everything."
"She is teething, which is why she’s extra cranky today."