child-resistant
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of child-resistant
First recorded in 1970–75
Example Sentences
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Sellers are required to have packaging that is child-resistant, resealable and opaque if it’s an edible product.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2024
"In addition, each laundry packet should be individually wrapped with child-resistant packaging, which would provide important layers of protection for this highly toxic product."
From Science Daily ● Jan. 22, 2024
The AMA also urges the U.S. regulators or lawmakers to mandate "child-resistant packaging" on high-energy drinks.
From Reuters ● Aug. 30, 2023
Pfizer had independently determined the product was not properly child-resistant after its acquisition of Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, the original makers of Nurtec.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 16, 2023
A Walgreens brand of pain cream is being recalled because the packaging is not child-resistant.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 2, 2018
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