English · Body & Health
breastfeeding
/ˈbrest.fiː.dɪŋ/
[/ˈbrest.fiː.dɪŋ/]
nursing a baby
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The act of feeding a baby with milk from the mother's breast.
Example
Doctors encourage breastfeeding because of its many benefits for the baby.
Doctors encourage breastfeeding because of its many benefits for the baby.
Etymology
A compound of 'breast' and 'feeding'.
How & Where It’s Used
A common topic in infant health and parenting.