breastfeeding
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //ˈbrɛstˌfiːdɪŋ//
KK: /ˈbrɛstˌfiːdɪŋ/
noun
Definition
The act of feeding a baby with milk directly from a mother's breast.
Example
Breastfeeding is recommended for at least the first six months of a baby's life.
Conversation
Have you heard about the benefits of breastfeeding?
Yeah, I read that it’s really good for the baby's health.
Exactly! It's amazing how it provides essential nutrients.
I think more people should be informed about breastfeeding.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
nursing
lactation
suckling
Antonyms
weaning
bottlefeeding
abandonment
verb
Definition
The action of feeding a baby with milk from a mother's breast.
Example
She is breastfeeding her baby in the park.
Tense Forms
Past: breastfed
Past Participle: breastfed
Conversation
I saw you breastfeeding at the park yesterday, it was really sweet.
Thanks! It's such a special bonding time for us.
I can imagine! How long do you plan on breastfeeding?
Root Explanation
Breastfeeding → It is formed from "breast" (from Old English *brēost*, meaning the front of the body or mammary gland) and "feeding" (from the verb "feed", which comes from Old English *fēdan*, meaning to nourish or provide food). The word "breastfeeding" refers to the act of nourishing an infant with milk from the breast.
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'breast' as the source of nourishment and 'feeding' as providing food — together, they describe the act of nourishing a baby with milk.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.