bottle baby

noun

1. an infant fed by bottle from birth, as distinguished from one who is breast-fed.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bottle baby¹

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

Cowie, who had been a bottle baby, responded first, fighting the current that was up to his chest to head toward the food.

From Washington Post

Cowie, who had been a bottle baby, responded first, fighting the current that was up to his chest to head toward the food.

From Seattle Times

“They threw away my baby’s diapers, formula, bottle, baby food and clothes. They threw away everything.”

From New York Times

He was best known for the disco song Cola Bottle Baby, which formed the basis for Daft Punk's Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger.

From BBC

Sometimes when a sheep gives birth to twins, she’ll kick off the weaker baby, which is then known as a bottle baby and fed by John and Carol.

From Washington Times