teething

1 of 2

noun

teeth·​ing ˈtē-t͟hiŋ 

1

: the first growth of teeth

2

: the phenomena accompanying growth of teeth through the gums

teething

2 of 2

present participle of teethe

Examples of teething in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The teething toys are an off-white disc shape and have a grey ball in the center with six multi-colored, silicone tentacle-looking pull strings that run through the ball and seven soft push buttons, according to a description of the product. — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 20 June 2026

There were a few teething problems tech-wise, but nothing that shouldn’t be fixed by now. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 May 2026

The days and weeks of fussy, sleepless nights as little ones struggle with teething pain are the downside. — Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Popular Science, 11 Mar. 2026

The teething child is Trevor Grey, who is Benjamin Grey’s son. — Lincee Ray, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

teeth

First Known Use

Noun

1732, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing teething

• teething ring
• teething troubles/problems

Rhymes for teething

• breathing
• sheathing
• rebreathing

Medical Definition

teething

noun

teeth·​ing ˈtē-t͟hiŋ 

1

: the first growth of teeth

2

: the phenomena accompanying the growth of teeth through the gums