teething ring

American  

noun

1. a circular ring, usually of plastic, ivory, bone, etc., on which a teething baby can bite.

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teething ring British  

noun

1. a plastic, hard rubber, or bone ring on which babies may bite while teething

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Etymology

Origin of teething ring

An Americanism dating back to 1890–95

Example Sentences

Kianna, 5 months old, stood in a bouncer chewing a teething ring.

From Los Angeles Times

There was mention of him hitting himself with his rattle or his teething ring.

From BBC

The dozens of outfits to come hewed to the same concept — women in baby-themed dresses and suits, adorned with safety-pin earrings or teething rings, with whimsical matching handbags and gloves.

From Seattle Times

There will be lingering pain for a while, but that’s why God made teething rings.

From Washington Post

At a Dec. 19 news conference, Lynch showed images of several items, including a Graco car seat with a teething ring attached.

From Washington Times