molar
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
Standing on four pronged feet at the junction of two rivers, O’Donnell + Tuomey’s five-story design resembles a giant chipped molar.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 2, 2026
By comparing canine and molar teeth, they reconstructed patterns of development during the first six years of life.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 4, 2026
My dentist said a molar needed to be yanked because of a cellular breakdown called resorption, and a periodontist in his office recommended a bone graft and probably an implant.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 28, 2026
In the four states, the new laws created exceptions for immediately life-threatening situations, such as ectopic pregnancies, where the fetus implants outside the uterine cavity, and molar pregnancies, where no embryo forms.
From Salon ● Dec. 5, 2023
His lips spread wide, revealing a gray molar with a dark pit in the side.
From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth
Another clue is the presence of pronounced canines that separate one set of teeth from another—the incisors from the bicuspids and molars, for instance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 10, 2026
Paranthropus has long been labeled the "nutcracker" genus, a nickname inspired by its massive jaws, thick tooth enamel, and oversized molars.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 23, 2026
Bergalis said that she’d been totally healthy before she got her molars removed.
From Slate ● Jun. 25, 2025
Resident zoo vet, Charlotte Bentley said the teeth that they operated on were "highly specialised and sharp molars".
From BBC ● Apr. 17, 2025
The gold bridge where the molars were gone was the only repair in her mouth.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
Vocabulary lists containing molar
Animals (Zoology) - Middle School
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Neighborhood Odes
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Animals (Zoology) - High School
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
