Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

“There is no food or water. Sometimes I have nothing to give the kids,” she said as her 14-month-old suckled on her deflated breast.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 25, 2024

I watched as a ewe suckled two lambs that she had adopted in this way.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2024

He suckled readily, smiled and cooed, charmed his mother.

From New York Times • Mar. 29, 2023

“Good baby!” said a woman to one as it suckled on a bottle.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2019

My mother died when I was born, so I was suckled by one of the sheep.

From "Good Masters! Sweet Ladies!: Voices from a Medieval Village" by Laura Amy Schlitz