milk tooth

noun

1. one of the temporary teeth of a mammal that are replaced by the permanent teeth.

milk tooth

noun

1. any of the first teeth to erupt; a deciduous tooth Also calledbaby tooth See also dentition

Word History and Origins

Origin of milk tooth¹

First recorded in 1720–30

Example Sentences

"Chewing, I felt a milk tooth shift, and the sickening looseness in my jaw was like subsidence in my mouth."

From The Guardian

The project is making sure the children will not lose out financially by giving them an "IOU one milk tooth" token to give to the tooth fairy.

From BBC

Children are being asked to although they will not lose out financially as they are given an "IOU one milk tooth" token to give to the tooth fairy.

From BBC

When a child loses a milk tooth, it is taken up and thrown into the brush.

From Project Gutenberg

If a permanent tooth makes it appearance before the first is removed, or has become loose, the milk tooth, although not loose, should be removed without delay.

From Project Gutenberg