Suckling: meaning, definitions and examples

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suckling

 

[ ˈsʌklɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

baby animal feeding

The act of a baby or young animal feeding on milk from its mother's breast or teat.

Synonyms

feeding, nursing, sucking

Examples of usage

  • The suckling of a newborn calf is essential for its growth and development.
  • The mother cat patiently allows her kittens to suckle until they are full.
Context #2 | Noun

breastfeeding

The act of a human baby feeding on milk from its mother's breast.

Synonyms

feeding, nursing, sucking

Examples of usage

  • Breastfeeding provides essential nutrients and antibodies to the suckling infant.
  • The World Health Organization recommends exclusive suckling for the first six months of a baby's life.
Context #3 | Noun

sensual pleasure

The act of kissing, touching, or caressing with tenderness and affection.

Synonyms

caressing, cuddling, embracing

Examples of usage

  • Their intimate moments were filled with suckling and whispers of love.
  • She found comfort in the gentle suckling of her partner's lips.

Translations

Translations of the word "suckling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 amamentação

🇮🇳 दूध पीने वाला बच्चा

🇩🇪 Säugling

🇮🇩 menyusui

🇺🇦 смоктання

🇵🇱 ssanie

🇯🇵 授乳

🇫🇷 allaitement

🇪🇸 amamantar

🇹🇷 emzirme

🇰🇷 젖먹이

🇸🇦 رضاعة

🇨🇿 kojení

🇸🇰 kojenie

🇨🇳 哺乳

🇸🇮 dojenje

🇮🇸 brjóstagjöf

🇰🇿 емізу

🇬🇪 დაბადებული

🇦🇿 əmizdirmə

🇲🇽 amamantar

Etymology

The word 'suckling' originated from the Middle English word 'sukling', which is derived from the Old English 'sucolung', meaning 'suckling, nursing infant'. The term has been used since the 14th century to refer to the act of a baby or young animal feeding on milk. Over time, the word has also come to be associated with breastfeeding and sensual pleasure.

See also: suck, sucker, sucking, suckle.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,658, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.