noun
- a person or thing that calms or comforts someone
- a rubber or plastic nipple given to a baby to suck on for comfort
Usage: chiefly British
Examples
- The mother’s gentle voice was a natural soother for the crying child.
- Music has always been my best soother after a stressful day.
- The baby dropped his soother and started crying immediately.
- She bought a new soother at the pharmacy for her infant.
- His calm presence served as a soother during the family crisis.
- The soother helped the baby sleep through the night.
- Warm tea can be an excellent soother for a sore throat.