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Teat - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A teat is the nipple of a mammal, especially one on an animal’s udder from which milk is drawn by offspring. It is also used for feeding bottles.

teat

/tit/ /tiːt/

Definition:

The nipple of a mammal, especially a cow or goat, from which milk is drawn.

Synonyms:

nipple, dug, pap, mamilla

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

(No direct antonyms; context-dependent)

Common Collocations:

rubber teat, baby’s teat, teat cup, teat dip

Derivatives:

teated, teats

Usage Tips:

Use "teat" for animal nipples; "nipple" is more common for humans in modern usage.

Common Phrases:

teat cup, rubber teat, clean as a teat

Etymology:

From Old French "tete," meaning "nipple," ultimately of Germanic origin.

Examples:

  • 1. The calf nuzzled its mother’s teat for milk.
  • 2. She sterilized the baby bottle’s rubber teat before use.
  • 3. The farmer checked the cow’s teats for signs of infection.
  • 4. A kitten latched onto the feeding bottle’s teat eagerly.

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