baby

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Pronunciation
/ˈbeɪbi/
/ˈbeɪbi/
Noun
11 definition(s)
1 Definition

A very young human, particularly from birth to a couple of years old or until walking is fully mastered.

2 Definition

Any very young animal, especially a vertebrate; many species have specific names for their babies, such as kittens for the babies of cats, puppies for the babies of dogs, and chickens for the babies of birds. See for more.

3 Definition

Unborn young; a fetus.

Example Sentences
  • When is your baby due?
4 Definition

A person who is immature, infantile or feeble.

Example Sentences
  • Stand up for yourself – don't be such a baby!
5 Definition

A person who is new to or inexperienced in something.

Example Sentences
  • I only qualified as an architect this summer, so I'm still a baby.
6 Definition

The lastborn of a family; the youngest sibling, irrespective of age.

Example Sentences
  • Adam is the baby of the family.
7 Definition

A term of endearment used to refer to or address one's girlfriend, boyfriend or spouse.

Example Sentences
  • Baby, don't cry.
8 Definition

A form of address to a man or a woman considered to be attractive.

Example Sentences
  • Hey baby, what are you doing later?
9 Definition

A pet project or responsibility.

Example Sentences
  • You need to talk to John about that – it's his baby.
10 Definition

An affectionate term for anything.

Example Sentences
  • See my new car here? I can't wait to take this baby for a drive.
11 Definition

A small image of an infant; a doll.

Verb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

To coddle; to pamper somebody like an infant.

2 Definition

To tend (something) with care; to be overly attentive to (something), fuss over.

Adjective
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

Of a child: very young; of the age when he or she would be termed a baby or infant.

Example Sentences
  • a baby boy
2 Definition

Of an animal: young.

Example Sentences
  • a baby elephant
3 Definition

Intended for babies.

Example Sentences
  • baby clothes
4 Definition

(of vegetables, etc.) Picked when small and immature (as in baby corn, baby potatoes).