Synonyms
Example Sentences
Harper's BAZAAR, 6 Apr. 2023
Finally, breastfeeding reduces the risk of future breast cancer and has many benefits for your baby.
—Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 5 Apr. 2023
She's been my baby since she was born.
—Tristan Balagtas, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2023
Her baby was born with an addiction to opioids as a result, according to an indictment.
—Julia Marnin The Charlotte Observer (tns), al, 4 Apr. 2023
Kaley Cuoco and Tom Pelphrey are cherishing every moment with their baby girl.
—Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 4 Apr. 2023
Tell her her babies miss her.
—Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Apr. 2023
Rihanna posted a new video of her 10-month-old baby adorably keeping the star from getting her workout in.
—Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 1 Apr. 2023
Zoe didn’t immediately breastfed her baby when Turner was there.
—Dana Hedgpeth, Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2023
Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2022
Claire Danes is getting mixed reactions to baby No. 3.
—Glenn Garner, Peoplemag, 28 Jan. 2023
The cake symbolizes the three kings bringing gifts to baby Jesus.
—Karla Pope, Good Housekeeping, 24 Jan. 2023
Mandy Moore's son Gus is already the best big brother to baby Ozzie.
—Georgia Slater, Peoplemag, 22 Dec. 2022
Children leave their shoes out the night of Jan. 5 and anxiously await the arrival of the kings — Gaspar, Melchior and Balthasar — who brought special gifts to baby Jesus.
—Betty Chavarria, Washington Post, 30 Dec. 2022
Thank you to all the people who have given me and baby girl so much love from near and far and @melindafrenchgates for hosting this incredible evening.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 26 Dec. 2022
From cars and dolls to baby toys and video games, your gift list is covered.
—Ellen Mcalpine, Good Housekeeping, 9 Dec. 2022
From hot chocolate, to PJs, to sweat pants, to hats, to baby clothes, to dog clothes...
—Melanie Rud, Peoplemag, 4 Nov. 2022
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Word History
Noun
Middle English, from babe
Adjective
attributive use of baby entry 1
Verb
verbal derivative of baby entry 1
Noun
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)
Adjective
1591, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
1744, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing baby
Dictionary Entries Near baby
Cite this Entry
“Baby.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baby. Accessed 1 Jun. 2023.
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baby
2 of 3 adjectivebaby
3 of 3 verb
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