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   Ba·by

   /ˈbābē/

   

   noun

   • 1. a very young child, especially one newly or recently born: "his wife's just had a baby" Similar infantnewbornchildtotlittle onebairninformal:sprogbundle of joytinyliterary:babebabe in armstechnical:neonate
   • ▪ a young or newly born animal: "bats only have one baby a year"
   • ▪ the youngest member of a family or group: "Clara was the baby of the family" Similar youngestjunior membersmallestlittlest
   • ▪ a timid or childish person: "“Don't be such a baby!” she said witheringly"
   • ▪ one's particular responsibility, achievement, or concern: informal "“This is your baby, Gerry,” she said, handing him the brief"
   • 2. a young woman or a person with whom one is having a romantic relationship (often as a form of address): informal "my baby left me for another guy" Similar darlingsweetheartdearestdearqueridainformal:honeysweetiesugarhoney piesweetie piecutie piebabebaearchaic:sweeting
   • ▪ a thing regarded with affection or familiarity: "this baby can reach speeds of 140 mph" Similar darlingsweetheartdearestdearqueridainformal:honeysweetiesugarhoney piesweetie piecutie piebabebaearchaic:sweeting

   adjective

   • 1. comparatively small or immature of its kind: "a baby grand piano"
   • ▪ (of vegetables) picked before reaching their usual size: "baby carrots"

   verb

   • 1. treat (someone) as a baby; pamper or be overprotective toward: "her aunt babied her and fussed over her clothes"

   Word Origin late Middle English: probably imitative of an infant's first attempts at speech.

   Derivatives

   • 1. babyhood noun

   Scrabble Points: 11

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › babyBaby Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Baby is a word that can be used as a noun, an adjective, or a verb. As a noun, it means an extremely young child, an extremely young animal, or a childish person. As an adjective, it means relating to an extremely young child, smaller than usual, or like a baby. As a verb, it means to treat or care for a baby.

3. www.thefreedictionary.com › babyBaby - definition of baby by The Free Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning, usage, and origin of the word baby, as well as its synonyms, antonyms, and related terms. Find out how to use baby as a noun, adjective, verb, or informal term of endearment, and see examples from various sources.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryBABY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of baby as a noun, verb, and adjective in English, with synonyms, antonyms, and related words. Find out how to use baby to refer to young children, animals, or things you like.

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   Baby is a noun that can mean an infant, a young child, a newborn animal, a fetus, a girl, a sweetheart, or a project. It can also be an adjective or a verb. See the origin, pronunciation, and usage examples of baby.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › babyBABY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of baby as a noun for a very young child or animal, with examples and translations. Find out how to use baby in sentences and expressions.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBABY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   5 days ago · Learn the various meanings and uses of the word baby, from a very young child or animal to a term of affection or address. See synonyms, examples, pronunciation and related words for baby.

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   Baby definition: . See examples of BABY used in a sentence.