breastfeed
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for breastfeed, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To feed a baby milk directly from the breast.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
boobfeed
Etymology
A compound of breast and feed.
Full origin of breastfeed →Frequently asked questions
What does “breastfeed” mean?
The word “breastfeed” means to feed a baby milk directly from the breast. In plain terms, to nurse a baby with milk from the breast rather than a bottle.
How do you pronounce “breastfeed”?
“Breastfeed” is pronounced BREHS-feed (/ˈbɹɛs(t)fiːd/ in IPA).
How do you use “breastfeed” in a sentence?
Here is “breastfeed” used in a sentence: “She breastfed both of her children for over a year.”
What is another word for “breastfeed”?
Words with a similar meaning to “breastfeed” include boobfeed.
What part of speech is “breastfeed”?
“Breastfeed” is a verb.