noun
Uncommon
breastfeeding
BREHST-fee-dihng
Breastfeeding (noun) means the act of feeding a baby milk from the breast. Example: “The clinic offers free breastfeeding support for new mothers.”
noun
1
The act of feeding a baby milk from the breast.
"The clinic offers free breastfeeding support for new mothers."
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Word forms
- Plural
- breastfeedings
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Etymology
Formed from breast and feeding.
Rhymes for breastfeeding
needing
feeding
weeding
seeding
bleeding
breeding
speeding
receding
exceeding
preceding
proceeding
succeeding
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Frequently asked questions
What does “breastfeeding” mean?
The word “breastfeeding” means the act of feeding a baby milk from the breast.
How do you pronounce “breastfeeding”?
“Breastfeeding” is pronounced BREHST-fee-dihng (/ˈbɹɛstˌfidɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “breastfeeding” in a sentence?
Here is “breastfeeding” used in a sentence: “The clinic offers free breastfeeding support for new mothers.”
What part of speech is “breastfeeding”?
“Breastfeeding” is a noun.
Is “breastfeeding” a common word?
“Breastfeeding” is an uncommon word in modern English.
