Breastfeeding
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈbɹɛstˌfidɪŋ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Breastfeeding is a noun meaning (uncountable) The act or process of feeding a baby or young child milk from a lactating breast.
Meaning
(uncountable) The act or process of feeding a baby or young child milk from a lactating breast.
More Meanings
- (countable) An instance (session) of such feeding activity.
- present participle and gerund of breastfeed
Word Forms
- breastfeedings
Synonyms for breastfeeding
Depending on context, synonyms include breastfeed.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include suckle, lactate, suck, nurse, breast-fed, nursing.
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