I have a discharge from my nipple.
Source: tatoeba (281891)
Nipple
/ˈnɪ.p(ə)l/
Synonyms for "nipple" (83 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (17)
Strong matches (25)
Related words (41)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: teat, adjutage, bag, boob, boobs.
- Sentence evidence is available for nipple, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "nipple".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "nipple"
Keep "nipple" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "nipple" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "nipple", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "nipple" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
10 entriesMore specific
9 entriesbreastfeedbulgeclose nipplefast flow nipplemedium flow nippleprotuberanceshort nippleslow flow nipplesupernumerary nipple
Collocations
11 entriesbottle nipplenipple creamnipple developmentnipple dischargenipple piercingnipple ringnipple sensationnipple sensitivitynipple shieldsilicone nippleslow flow nipple
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
2 entriesTranslations
17 translations across 7 languages.
Bulgarian
1 entries- ни́пел noun (short threaded connecting tube)
Dutch
2 entries- nippel noun (short threaded connecting tube)
- nippel noun (piece to connect a bicycle spoke to the rim)
Finnish
3 entries- liitin noun (short threaded connecting tube)
- nippa noun (short threaded connecting tube)
- nippa noun (piece to connect a bicycle spoke to the rim)
French
1 entries- mamelon noun (short threaded connecting tube)
German
4 entries- Nippel noun (short threaded connecting tube)
- Nippel noun (piece to connect a bicycle spoke to the rim)
- Speichennippel noun (piece to connect a bicycle spoke to the rim)
- Stutzen noun (short threaded connecting tube)
Portuguese
4 entries- cabeça noun (piece to connect a bicycle spoke to the rim)
- niple noun (short threaded connecting tube)
- niple noun (piece to connect a bicycle spoke to the rim)
- nípel noun (short threaded connecting tube)
Russian
1 entries- ни́ппель noun (short threaded connecting tube)
Sample sentences
10 total sentences available.
Layla's right nipple was cut off.
Source: tatoeba (6539380)
The circular area around the nipple is called areola.
Source: tatoeba (8958471)
Skura got her right nipple pierced.
Source: tatoeba (9777133)
Showing 4 of 10 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "nipple"?
Closest matches include teat, adjutage, bag, boob, boobs.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "nipple"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.