baby carrier

noun

1
: a supporting device worn by an adult for holding an infant close to the torso
2
: a portable seat with a handle for carrying an infant

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While the seats look similar to normal economy class fixtures, SkyNook makes use of the space between the window seat and the plane’s sidewall, offering enough room to secure a baby carrier or a space for a pet, or to flex as a place to work or dine. Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026 Scheffler’s wife, Meredith, was seen with their son, Remy, strapped into a baby carrier, while their eldest, two-year-old Bennett, was having the time of his life teeing it up with his father. Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026 Lightweight soft-sided baby carrier with pockets, adjustable for different sizes. Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 24 Mar. 2026 In addition to the baby carrier, videos show Wang running with a backpack and a large cell phone in one hand. Owen Clarke, Outside, 20 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for baby carrier

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of baby carrier was in 1880

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“Baby carrier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baby%20carrier. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.

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