Meaning of the word teat in English

What does teat mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

teat

US /tiːt/

UK /tiːt/

a nipple on a bottle for babies to suck milk from

Example:

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She sterilized the bottle teat before feeding the baby.

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The baby refused to take the new teat.

Synonym:

nipple pacifier dummy

a nipple or udder of a female mammal

Example:

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The calf suckled from its mother's teat.

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The farmer checked the cow's teats for any signs of mastitis.

Synonym:

nipple udder