nursing bottle

/'nə:siɳ'bɔtl/

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Word: Nursing Bottle

Definition: A nursing bottle is a container, usually made of plastic or glass, that has a soft, flexible tip (called a teat or nipple) at the top. This bottle is filled with milk or baby formula and is used to feed babies and very young children when they are not breastfeeding.

Usage Instructions:

• To use a nursing bottle, you fill it with milk or formula.
• Make sure to check that the teat is clean and fits securely on the bottle.
• Hold the bottle so that the teat is filled with milk, and tilt the bottle slightly to help the baby drink.
• Always supervise the baby while feeding to ensure safety and comfort.

Example:

• "Every night, I prepare a nursing bottle for my baby before bedtime."

Advanced Usage:

In a more advanced context, you might hear phrases like "bottle-feeding" which refers to the practice of feeding a baby with a nursing bottle instead of breastfeeding.

Word Variants:

• Nursing (verb): The act of feeding a baby with milk, either by breastfeeding or using a nursing bottle.
• Bottle-feeding (noun): The practice of feeding a baby with a nursing bottle.

Different Meanings:

In different contexts, "bottle" can refer to other types of containers, such as: - A bottle of water (used for drinking). - A bottle of wine (used for storing beverages).

Synonyms:

• Feeding bottle
• Baby bottle

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

While there are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs directly related to "nursing bottle," you might encounter phrases like: - "To bottle up feelings," which means to keep emotions inside instead of expressing them.

Summary:

A nursing bottle is an essential tool for feeding infants, especially when breastfeeding isn't possible.

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Noun

1. a vessel fitted with a flexible teat and filled with milk or formula; used as a substitute for breast feeding infants and very young children

Synonyms

• bottle
• feeding bottle