orthodonture

[ awr-thuh-don-cher ]

noun

1. orthodontia ( def 2 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of orthodonture¹

1965–70; apparently blend of orthodontia and denture, probably originally (or exclusively) in r-less accents, in which both words end in (ə)

Example Sentences

Expect to see young, handsome people on the field shimmying and thrusting their hips in time to hard-driving pop music, projecting sex appeal and displaying really good orthodonture.

From Seattle Times

But don't let all that dental flash fool you, even if it does lead to as many open-mouthed shots as a documentary on orthodonture.

From Los Angeles Times

The money can be used for items like dentistry, eyeglasses and orthodonture.

From Reuters

Thinking about them, they really added up to no more than hysterical sniffles, not enough to eat, and the pathetic evidence that there hadn't been any money for orthodonture.

From Project Gutenberg