tweezer

noun

twee·​zer ˈtwē-zər How to pronounce tweezer (audio)

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What brings the tweezer-loving team to Los Angeles? Emily Wilson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Jan. 2026 In other words, don’t expect to find tweezer food on offer. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 Jan. 2026 Meanwhile, current optical tweezers rely on bulky, expensive parts such as spatial light modulators or acousto-optic deflectors, which limit the array size. Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 15 Jan. 2026 Make sure your first aid kit includes things to cover, clean, and disinfect wounds, along with pain relievers, tweezers, and a first aid guide. Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tweezer

Word History

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tweezer was in 1904

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“Tweezer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tweezer. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.

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