teat

noun
UK: /tiːt/
US: /tiːt/

  1. The nipple of a breast or udder, from which milk is drawn by a baby or young animal.

    1. The baby gripped the teat tightly.
    2. The calf nudged its mother's teat, eager for milk, after being separated.

  2. A rubber or plastic nipple-shaped device used for feeding babies.

    1. She put the teat on the bottle.
    2. The baby refused the bottle and only wanted the natural teat.

Synonyms

nipple tit mammilla sucker

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "teat" in English means: The nipple of a breast or udder, from which milk is drawn by a baby or young animal., A rubber or plastic nipple-shaped device used for feeding babies..

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

Synonyms for "teat": nipple, tit, mammilla, sucker.

Example usage of "teat": "The baby gripped the teat tightly.". More examples on the page.