US slang
: sweetheart, baby
If you're in a relationship, you've probably already begun frantically searching the web for the perfect gift for your bae, but don't fret—I have you covered.—
Amanda Fama
Amanda Fama1
bachelor of aeronautical engineering
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bachelor of agricultural engineering
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bachelor of architectural engineering
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bachelor of art education
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bachelor of arts in education
Examples of bae in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebDeanna Taylor, Essence, 4 June 2024
Also, having a seasonal bae can help ease the pain of feeling alone during pivotal consumeristic and family-centric holidays, like Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, and Valentine’s Day.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 30 Aug. 2023
Wood is sure to be in the stands (along with his mom of course) cheering her bae on.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 7 Sep. 2023
Orange Is the New Black’s Samira Wiley got hitched with her bae Lauren Morelli in 2017.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 17 June 2022
Justin goes on vacation with his family and brings his own bae.
—Zoë Haylock, Vulture, 1 May 2023
So, make sure bae has the best products at his disposal for the most precious skin.
—Jasmine Gomez, Women's Health, 10 June 2023
And yes, ladies, your favorite new British bae is well aware of—and grateful for—the immense amount of support he’s received from Black women throughout the course of his career thus far.
—Rachaell Davis, Essence, 17 Mar. 2022
Swap those gag gift undies with silly pictures of bae (not to mention those panties that need to be retired) for a classier panty set à la Mrs. Bieber.
—Seventeen, 30 Aug. 2022
Noun
If you’re all set to find your bae and aren’t afraid to travel to do so, here’s a list of some of the best destinations for Black women looking for love.
—Deanna Taylor, Essence, 4 June 2024
Also, having a seasonal bae can help ease the pain of feeling alone during pivotal consumeristic and family-centric holidays, like Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, and Valentine’s Day.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 30 Aug. 2023
Wood is sure to be in the stands (along with his mom of course) cheering her bae on.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 7 Sep. 2023
Orange Is the New Black’s Samira Wiley got hitched with her bae Lauren Morelli in 2017.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 17 June 2022
Justin goes on vacation with his family and brings his own bae.
—Zoë Haylock, Vulture, 1 May 2023
So, make sure bae has the best products at his disposal for the most precious skin.
—Jasmine Gomez, Women's Health, 10 June 2023
And yes, ladies, your favorite new British bae is well aware of—and grateful for—the immense amount of support he’s received from Black women throughout the course of his career thus far.
—Rachaell Davis, Essence, 17 Mar. 2022
Swap those gag gift undies with silly pictures of bae (not to mention those panties that need to be retired) for a classier panty set à la Mrs. Bieber.
—Seventeen, 30 Aug. 2022
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“Bae.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bae. Accessed 16 Jun. 2024.
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