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nipple

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈnɪpəl/

Forms: nipples

nipple means: The small raised part of a breast through which milk can pass to feed a baby.

noun

BREAST TIPB2

The small raised part of a breast through which milk can pass to feed a baby.

  • The baby sucked on her nipple.
  • Breastfeeding can sometimes make nipples sore.
  • He noticed a small cut near his nipple.

Similar words: tit, nipples, blinkers, braille

Common phrases: sore nipple, nipple pain, inverted nipple

BOTTLE TIPB2

The soft rubber or plastic part of a baby's bottle that the baby sucks milk through.

  • The baby needs a new bottle nipple.
  • Wash the nipple after each feed.
  • Milk flowed too quickly through the nipple.

Similar words: teat

Common phrases: bottle nipple, silicone nipple, nipple hole

FLOW FITTINGC2

A small fitting through which liquid or gas passes in a controlled way.

  • Attach the hose to the nipple.
  • The mechanic pumped grease through the nipple.
  • A damaged nipple allowed oil to leak.

Similar words: fitting, connector

Common phrases: grease nipple, threaded nipple, pipe nipple

Questions about nipple

What does nipple mean?

The small raised part of a breast through which milk can pass to feed a baby.

What is nipple in other languages?

Türkçe: meme ucu · Español: pezón · Français: mamelon · Deutsch: Brustwarze · Italiano: capezzolo · 日本語: 乳首

How do you pronounce nipple?

It is pronounced /ˈnɪpəl/.

How do you use nipple in a sentence?

The baby sucked on her nipple. Breastfeeding can sometimes make nipples sore.

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