teething ring

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teething ring

A baby holds a teething ring in a high chair.

Definition

Noun: A small, ring-shaped device, typically made of firm rubber or plastic, that is designed for an infant to bite on. It provides pressure and a safe chewing surface to soothe discomfort during the period when a baby's teeth are emerging through the gums.

Usage

A teething ring is given to a baby to hold and chew on. It is often chilled in a refrigerator (not freezer) to provide additional soothing relief for sore gums.

Examples
  • Noun:
    • The fussy baby calmed down immediately after being given a chilled teething ring.
    • Always check the teething ring for any cracks or damage before giving it to your child.
Advanced Usage
  • As a metaphorical object of comfort: While less common, "teething ring" can be used metaphorically to describe any simple, initial tool or item used to cope with a new and difficult phase.
    • For the novice programmer, that old textbook was her teething ring for learning complex code.
Variants and Related Words
  • Teether (noun): A more general term for any device or toy designed for a baby to chew on during teething. A teething ring is a specific type of teether.
  • Teething toy (noun): Synonym for teether.
Synonyms
  • Chew toy (for babies)
  • Soothing ring
Related Phrases/Idioms

(This word does not commonly appear in idiomatic expressions. Its usage is almost entirely literal.)

teething ring

A baby holds a teething ring in a high chair.

Noun
  1. device used for an infant to suck or bite on

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