nipple
word
Definition
The raised part in the center of the breast through which milk can come out. Also, the small flexible part at the end of a baby bottle where babies suck milk.
Usage & Nuances
'Nipple' is used both for the human body and for bottle feeding. It can be medical or everyday, but in casual conversation, people may use 'nipple' for humans and 'bottle nipple'/'teat' for baby bottles. Not slang, but body-related, so may be avoided in very formal situations.
Example Sentences
The nipple is in the center of the breast.
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Some shirts can show the nipple through the fabric.
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The baby wouldn't take the nipple, so feeding took longer than usual.
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She put cream on her nipples to help with dryness.
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I think the water was really cold—my nipples were freezing!
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A baby drinks milk from a bottle nipple.
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