Meaning of the word baby in English

What does baby mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

baby

US /ˈbeɪ.bi/

UK /ˈbeɪ.bi/

a very young child, especially one newly born

Example:

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The new parents were overjoyed with their healthy baby.

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She held the tiny baby in her arms.

Synonym:

infant newborn toddler babe

a term of endearment for a loved one

Example:

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Come here, baby, I miss you.

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What's wrong, baby?

Synonym:

darling sweetheart honey dear

to treat someone like a baby; to pamper or coddle

Example:

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Don't baby him too much; he needs to learn to be independent.

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She tends to baby her youngest child.

Synonym:

pamper coddle spoil mollycoddle

smaller or younger than is usual for its type

Example:

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He bought a baby grand piano for his apartment.

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Look at that cute baby elephant!

Synonym:

miniature small tiny little

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