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Definition of breastfeeder

breastfeeder

/ˈbrɛstˌfiːdər/
breast · feed · er
Plural:breastfeeders
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breastfeeder Lexical Profile

breastfeeder Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A mother or other lactating person who feeds an infant or young child with milk directly from the breast.

Example

"The community health center offers weekly support groups for first-time breastfeeders."

2

An infant or young child who nurses or feeds on milk from the breast.

Example

"Because the baby was an enthusiastic breastfeeder, transitioning to a bottle took several weeks of patience."

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• Nearby Words

breastbone
breasted
breastfeed
breastfeeder
breastplate
breaststroke
breaststroker

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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