vibrator

CEFRB1

/vaɪˈbɹeɪtə/

noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A device that produces rapid shaking movements.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A device that vibrates or causes vibration.

Examples

  • Tom gifted Mary a vibrator on her birthday.

  • They recommend a vibrator because it's a safe alternative to sex.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
3

Also pronounced

  • [ˈvaɪ̯bɹeɪ̯ɾɚ]

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A vibrating device used for massage or sexual stimulation.

  2. A trembler, as of an electric bell.

  3. A device designed to electromechanically interrupt current flowing to the step-up transformer which was used to generate the high tension positive supply in old battery-operated (automotive) valve radios.

More examples

In context

  • He fixed the vibrator.

  • Mmm. I'm sick of my ‘Mighty Intruder’ vibrator with the flexible shaft and the textured head.

  • A vibrator does not call you on your birthday. A vibrator doesn't send you flowers the next day. You cannot take a vibrator home to meet your mother.

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

After the tough workout, she used a small electric blank to massage her very sore back.

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Origin

noun

From New Latin vibrātor, from Latin vibrō (“to vibrate”). By surface analysis, vibrate + -or.