wean in a sentence

v. t.

📚 Grade Level: Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5

Definition

To gradually accustom a young child or animal to stop depending on a source of nourishment or support.

It took several months to wean the baby off breastfeeding.
The trainer developed a gradual plan to wean the dog from its reliance on treats.
Parents often struggle to wean their children from screen time as they grow older.
She decided to wean herself off caffeine to improve her sleep quality.
The company aimed to wean its operations from fossil fuels in the next decade.
It took several months to wean the baby off breastfeeding completely.
Parents often face challenges when trying to wean their children from pacifiers.
The doctor advised her to wean herself off caffeine gradually to avoid withdrawal symptoms.
Farmers begin to wean calves from their mothers when they reach a certain age.
She found it difficult to wean her dog off the habit of begging for food at the table.