bottle-feed

verb

Definition of bottle-feednext
as in to breast-feed

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Recent Examples of bottle-feed Newton responded to the call personally, and the kittens are currently being bottle-fed and cared for at her home. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026 The kittens are currently being bottle-fed and cared for at her home. — Ryan Brennan april 16, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026 Available in a variety of fun prints and styles, Boppy’s cover is still machine washable and continues to accommodate breast and bottle-fed babes. — Pamela Brill, Parents, 7 Apr. 2026 The other puppy, Showgirl, is a chow chow and rottweiler mix who was bottle-fed from two days old. — Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bottle-feed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bottle-feed
  1. breast-feed
  2. suckle
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  • Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also avoid juice cleanses.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 15 June 2026
  • Women with thyroid disorders or a history of disordered eating should consult a clinician first, as should pregnant or breastfeeding women, adolescent girls and those under high chronic stress.
    — Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
Definition of breast-feed
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  • The pups have the epicurean delight of suckling one of the highest fat-content milks in the animal kingdom.
    — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 24 Nov. 2025
  • Those people under him are suckling on his piggly-wiggly titties.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2025
Definition of suckle

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“Bottle-feed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bottle-feed. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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