breastfeeding

/ˈbɹɛstˌfidɪŋ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: breastfeedings

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The act or process of feeding a baby or young child milk from a lactating breast.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

An instance (session) of such feeding activity.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “breastfeeding” mean?

The act or process of feeding a baby or young child milk from a lactating breast.

Is “breastfeeding” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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