Braces (Noun)
Meaning
An appliance that corrects dental irregularities.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The orthodontist recommended that I get braces to straighten my teeth.
- She had to wear braces for three years to correct her overbite.
- After getting her braces removed, Emily couldn't stop smiling at her new straight teeth.
- My sister has had braces since she was 12 years old and is still waiting for them to be taken off.
- The dentist told me that I would need braces to correct the crowding of my teeth.