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Definition of breastfeed

breastfeed

/ˈbrɛst.fiːd/
breast · feed
Plural:breastfeeds
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Past Simple:breastfed
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Past Participle:breastfed
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Present Participle:breastfeeding
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• verb

1

To feed a baby with milk directly from the breast.

Example

"She decided to breastfeed her infant for the first six months."

2

To take milk directly from the mother's breast (of a baby).

Example

"The newborn learned to latch on and breastfeed within hours of birth."

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• noun

1

British An act or session of feeding a baby with milk directly from the breast.

Example

"The newborn settled back to sleep after a quiet late-night breastfeed."

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• Nearby Words

breast
breastbone
breasted
breastfeed
breastfeeder
breastplate
breaststroke

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Breastfeed. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/breastfeed
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