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Pacifier vs Binkie - What's the difference?

pacifier | binkie |

As a noun pacifier

is someone or something that pacifies.

As a proper noun Binkie is

a pet name.

pacifier

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • Someone or something that pacifies.
  • (North America) A rubber or plastic device imitating a nipple that goes into a baby’s mouth, used to calm and quiet the baby.

    • Synonyms

    (baby device) * binky, piece, bo-bo, nookie (United States) * dummy, comforter * soother (qualifier)

    External links

    * http://www.languagehat.com/archives/002594.php * http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pacifier English agent nouns ----

    binkie

    English

    Proper noun

    (en proper noun)
  • A pet name.
  • * 1947 , Josephine Pauline Eckert, The practicing of Christopher
    • "Come out and see," he said. Binkie made a face and withdrew from the window.
  • * 1979 , Margaret Morley, Larger than life: the biography of Robert Morley
    • 'Not on your life,' she said. Binkie pleaded. He made her a promise. If Bea played on the first night he'd release Ambrosine from the deal.