English · Family & People
baby
/ˈbeɪbi/
[/ˈbeɪbi/]
very young child
Beginnernoun
Definition
A very young child or infant.
Example
The baby slept peacefully through the entire long car journey.
The baby slept peacefully through the entire long car journey.
Etymology
From Middle English "babe," imitating a baby's first sounds.
How & Where It’s Used
Refers to an infant; also a term of affection between partners.