Breastfeeding Terms

noun a small circular area, such as that around the nipple or a pimple

• The areola is the darker area of skin surrounding the nipple on the breast.
• I learned that the areola is a normal part of the breast during puberty.
• Some people get tattoos around their areolas for cosmetic reasons.
• The areola of the sun peeked over the horizon as the day began.

verb to gradually withdraw from a type of behavior or habit

• It is important to wean infants off breastmilk gradually to avoid digestive issues.
• We need to wean the puppy off table scraps and onto dog food.
• I'm trying to wean myself off social media, but it's so addictive!
• As we grow older, we must wean ourselves off of old habits and embrace new ones.