nipple
noun
nip·ple ˈni-pəl 
1
: the protuberance of a mammary gland upon which in the female the lactiferous ducts open and from which milk is drawn
2
a
: an artificial teat through which a bottle-fed infant nurses
b
: a device with an orifice through which the discharge of a liquid can be regulated
3
a
: a protuberance resembling or suggesting the nipple of a breast
b
: a small projection through which oil or grease is injected into machinery
4
: a pipe coupling consisting of a short piece of threaded tubing
nippled
ˈni-pəld
adjective 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The brand took a more aggressive approach with its offering of vest tops, which ran the gamut from oversized tulle iterations with nipple-baring necklines to harness-like garments that barely covered the collarbone. 
Samantha Tse, CNN, 1 July 2022 The VMAs have a history of creating memorable ensembles, after all—remember Lady Gaga’s meat dress, or Lil’ Kim’s purple nipple pasties?—so this year is bound to excite on the fashion front. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2022 Black thong underwear and black nipple pasties added even more of a head-turning element to the bold look. Jessica Booth, Peoplemag, 26 Aug. 2022 The stick went into my chest an inch above my nipple, and the wound was about three inches deep. Outside Online, 10 June 2022 Gernreich’s most iconic design is unpostable on Instagram with its institutionalized nipple ban. Laird Borrelli-persson, Vogue, 8 Aug. 2022 Michael Kors dress, worn with matching gold accessories. frees the nipple in his sheer black blouse worn with suit trousers and Gucci loafers. Brittany Talarico, Peoplemag, 1 Aug. 2022 In an Instagram story posted on Monday, The Eyes of Tammy Faye star defended Pugh, who was recently body-shamed for the sheer, nipple-baring gown worn to the Valentino Haute Couture Show this weekend in Rome. Michelle Lee, PEOPLE.com, 12 July 2022 Clooney’s infamous Batman nipple suit is up for auction with an opening bid set at $40,000. Zack Sharf, Variety, 6 July 2022 See More
Samantha Tse, CNN, 1 July 2022 The VMAs have a history of creating memorable ensembles, after all—remember Lady Gaga’s meat dress, or Lil’ Kim’s purple nipple pasties?—so this year is bound to excite on the fashion front. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2022 Black thong underwear and black nipple pasties added even more of a head-turning element to the bold look. Jessica Booth, Peoplemag, 26 Aug. 2022 The stick went into my chest an inch above my nipple, and the wound was about three inches deep. Outside Online, 10 June 2022 Gernreich’s most iconic design is unpostable on Instagram with its institutionalized nipple ban. Laird Borrelli-persson, Vogue, 8 Aug. 2022 Michael Kors dress, worn with matching gold accessories. frees the nipple in his sheer black blouse worn with suit trousers and Gucci loafers. Brittany Talarico, Peoplemag, 1 Aug. 2022 In an Instagram story posted on Monday, The Eyes of Tammy Faye star defended Pugh, who was recently body-shamed for the sheer, nipple-baring gown worn to the Valentino Haute Couture Show this weekend in Rome. Michelle Lee, PEOPLE.com, 12 July 2022 Clooney’s infamous Batman nipple suit is up for auction with an opening bid set at $40,000. Zack Sharf, Variety, 6 July 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
earlier neble, nible, probably diminutive of neb, nib
First Known Use
circa 1510, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Kids Definition
nipple
noun
nip·ple ˈni-pəl
1
: the part of the breast or chest from which a baby or young animal sucks milk
2
: something (as the mouthpiece of a baby's bottle) like a nipple
Medical Definition
nipple
noun
nip·ple ˈnip-əl
1
: the protuberance of a mammary gland upon which in the female the lactiferous ducts open and from which milk is drawn
2
a
: an artificial teat through which a bottle-fed infant nurses
b
: a device with an orifice through which the discharge of a liquid can be regulated