nipple

noun
UK: /ˈnɪp.əl/
US: /ˈnɪp.əl/

  1. The small, raised part in the center of the breast.

    1. The baby latched onto her nipple to feed.
    2. She felt a tingling sensation in her nipple as she breastfed her newborn.

  2. A small rubber or plastic part with a hole in the end that is put on a baby's bottle so the baby can suck milk or another drink.

    1. The baby sucks milk from the bottle's nipple.
    2. Make sure the bottle's nipple is clean before feeding the baby.

  3. A short piece of pipe with screw threads at both ends, used to connect other fittings.

    1. The plumber used a nipple to connect the pipes.
    2. Ensure the pipe nipple is securely tightened to prevent leaks.

Synonyms

teat projection protuberance
nipple verb

  1. To provide with a nipple.

    1. The bottle was nippled for the baby's convenience.
    2. They nippled the water bottle so the hamster could drink more easily.

  2. To use a nipple when feeding a baby.

    1. The baby is happily nippling at the bottle.
    2. The infant was nippling contentedly, its eyes half-closed in satisfaction.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "nipple" in English means: The small, raised part in the center of the breast., A small rubber or plastic part with a hole in the end that is put on a baby's bottle so the baby can suck milk or another drink., A short piece of pipe with screw threads at both ends, used to connect other fittings..

The phonetic transcription of "nipple" is /ˈnɪp.əl/ in British English and /ˈnɪp.əl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "nipple": teat, projection, protuberance.

Example usage of "nipple": "The baby latched onto her nipple to feed.". More examples on the page.