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nipple Synonyms
Another word for nipple
Choosing another word for nipple depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
The small, pigmented projection on the surface of the breast or mammary gland in mammals, containing the outlets for the milk ducts in females.
Usage Example
"The newborn calf instinctively searched for its mother's teat to nurse."
Strongest
teat
Strong
papilla
mamilla
dug
pap
• noun (Context 2)
A flexible rubber or silicone mouthpiece fitted onto a baby's feeding bottle through which the infant sucks milk or formula.
Usage Example
"Before feeding the infant, she sterilized the bottle and its silicone teat in boiling water."
Strongest
teat
• noun (Context 3)
A short piece of metal pipe with external screw threads at both ends used for connecting two plumbing fittings, or a small projecting valve for discharging fluid or applying grease.
Usage Example
"The plumber used a brass zerk to join the two sections of the water supply line."
Strong
zerk
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Nipple. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/nipple