nipple

noun

nip·​ple ˈni-pəl 

1

: the protuberance of a mammary gland upon which in the female the lactiferous ducts open and from which milk is drawn

2

a

: an artificial teat through which a bottle-fed infant nurses

b

: a device with an orifice through which the discharge of a liquid can be regulated

3

a

: a protuberance resembling or suggesting the nipple of a breast

b

: a small projection through which oil or grease is injected into machinery

4

: a pipe coupling consisting of a short piece of threaded tubing

nippled

ˈni-pəld 

adjective

Examples of nipple in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Vanity Fair Oscar Party red carpet welcomed another naked-inspired look from Olivia Wilde who went nearly nude but, unlike Fox, did not bare her nipples in her sheer and lace dress. —Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Mar. 2025

This lanolin-free, non-sticky breastfeeding cream from Earth Mama moisturizes dry skin and provides soothing relief and protection to sore nipples. —Nora Colomer, Fox News, 26 Feb. 2025

Clooney has apologized for his role as the Batman with nipples. —Thea Traff, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025

Next up is the awkward conversation that Molly has with Salley, her hard nipples, and a crop top. —Brian Moylan, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

earlier neble, nible, probably diminutive of neb, nib

First Known Use

circa 1510, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for nipple

• cripple
• ripple
• stipple
• tipple
• triple
• participle
• schizotypal

Kids Definition

nipple

noun

nip·​ple ˈnip-əl 

1

: the small protruding part of the gland that in females produces milk and from which a baby or young mammal sucks milk

2

: something resembling a nipple

especially : the mouthpiece of a bottle from which an infant feeds

Medical Definition

nipple

noun

nip·​ple ˈnip-əl 

1

: the protuberance of a mammary gland upon which in the female the lactiferous ducts open and from which milk is drawn

2

a

: an artificial teat through which a bottle-fed infant nurses

b

: a device with an orifice through which the discharge of a liquid can be regulated