Meaning & Definition of Baby in English
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Baby
/bebi/
noun
1. A very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
- "The baby began to cry again"
- "She held the baby in her arms"
- "It sounds simple, but when you have your own baby it is all so different"
synonym:
- baby,
- babe,
- infant
2. The youngest member of a group (not necessarily young)
- "The baby of the family"
- "The baby of the supreme court"
synonym:
- baby
3. An immature childish person
- "He remained a child in practical matters as long as he lived"
- "Stop being a baby!"
synonym:
- child,
- baby
4. An unborn child
- A human fetus
- "I felt healthy and very feminine carrying the baby"
- "It was great to feel my baby moving about inside"
synonym:
- baby
5. (slang) sometimes used as a term of address for attractive young women
synonym:
- baby,
- babe,
- sister
6. A very young mammal
- "Baby rabbits"
synonym:
- baby
7. A project of personal concern to someone
- "This project is his baby"
synonym:
- baby
verb
1. Treat with excessive indulgence
- "Grandparents often pamper the children"
- "Let's not mollycoddle our students!"
synonym:
- pamper,
- featherbed,
- cosset,
- cocker,
- baby,
- coddle,
- mollycoddle,
- spoil,
- indulge
Examples of using
Rock the baby to sleep.
A woman was arrested yesterday for leaving a baby unattended in her car in searing heat.
Tom wanted to help Mary rescue her baby.