teat
5 synonyms and 0 antonyms for teat, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The nipple-like projection on a mammal's udder or breast through which milk is drawn.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From Old French tete, ultimately from a very old Germanic root of imitative origin also behind the (now more vulgar) word "tit."
Full origin of teat →Frequently asked questions
What does “teat” mean?
The word “teat” means the nipple-like projection on a mammal's udder or breast through which milk is drawn. In plain terms, the part of an animal's udder that milk comes from, or the rubber nipple on a baby bottle.
How do you pronounce “teat”?
“Teat” is pronounced teet (/tiːt/ in IPA).
How do you use “teat” in a sentence?
Here is “teat” used in a sentence: “The calf nuzzled at its mother's teat.”
What part of speech is “teat”?
“Teat” is a noun.
Where does the word “teat” come from?
The word “teat” comes from Old French. From Old French tete, ultimately from a very old Germanic root of imitative origin also behind the (now more vulgar) word "tit.".
How many meanings does “teat” have?
“Teat” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the nipple-like projection on a mammal's udder or breast through which milk is drawn.