nipple
Nipple (noun) means the small raised point on a breast through which a mother's milk can flow. Example: “The nurse checked that the newborn could latch on properly.”
How to use nipple
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe tip of the breast (or a bottle teat), or in engineering, a short threaded pipe connector.
Word forms
nippled past tense, nipples plural, nipples singular
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Sterilize the _____ before each feeding.
Etymology
Related to "nib," an old word for a point or tip.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for nipple
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What does “nipple” mean?
The word “nipple” means the small raised point on a breast through which a mother's milk can flow. In plain terms, the tip of the breast (or a bottle teat), or in engineering, a short threaded pipe connector.
How do you pronounce “nipple”?
“Nipple” is pronounced NIHP-uhl (/ˈnɪp.əl/ in IPA).
How do you use “nipple” in a sentence?
Here is “nipple” used in a sentence: “Sterilize the nipple before each feeding.”
What part of speech is “nipple”?
“Nipple” is a noun.
Is “nipple” a common word?
“Nipple” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “nipple” have?
“Nipple” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the small raised point on a breast through which a mother's milk can flow.
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