baby

¹ba·by

noun \ˈbā-bē\

plural babies

Definition of BABY

1

a (1) : an extremely young child; especially : infant (2) : an extremely young animal b : the youngest of a group

2

a : one that is like a baby (as in behavior) b : something that is one's special responsibility, achievement, or interest

3

slang a : girl, woman —often used in address b : boy, man —often used in address

4

: person, thing <is one tough baby>

— ba·by·hood \-bē-ˌhu̇d\ noun

— ba·by·ish \-ish\ adjective

Examples of BABY

1. I hear the baby crying.
2. The baby is just learning to crawl.
3. a bird and its babies
4. My sister is the baby of the family.
5. “Only 32? Oh, you're just a baby!”
6. When it comes to getting shots, I'm a real baby.
7. Don't be such a baby—you'll get your turn.
8. Nothing's gone right since my baby went away.

Origin of BABY

Middle English, from babe

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to BABY

Synonyms: babe, bambino, child, infant, neonate, newborn

Antonyms: nonachievement

Related Words: cherub; foundling, nursling, suckling; preemie (also premie); papoose; bantling, kid, kiddie (also kiddy), kiddo, moppet, toddler, tot, tyke (also tike); boy, nipper, tad; juvenile, minor, youngling, youngster, youth; brat, imp, squirt, urchin, whippersnapper; girl, hoyden, tomboy

Near Antonyms: adult, grown-up; elder, graybeard, oldster, old-timer, senior, senior citizen

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Rhymes with BABY

gaby, maybe