nipple

Example Sentences

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Only one, located at 9 o’clock and close to the nipple, slightly concerned Margolies, even though it hadn’t changed in size or shape.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

“That’s it!” the nurse exclaimed, as another nurse hurried my newborn up to my nipple.

From Salon • Jan. 19, 2024

The newborn kitten quickly uses its nose to navigate toward the nearest nipple and get its first sip of nourishing colostrum and milk.

From National Geographic • Jan. 2, 2024

Ms McCrone, who had a single mastectomy after suffering from breast cancer, was given a permanent nipple tattoo by Ms Thompson.

From BBC • Jul. 14, 2023

Then the little mouth rooted against my breast until she had found the nipple for herself.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson