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baby

[ˈbeɪbi]

baby Definition

  • 1a very young child, especially one that has not yet begun to walk or talk
  • 2a term of endearment for a lover or romantic partner

Using baby: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "baby" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The baby is sleeping in the crib.

  • Example

    She's having a baby in three months.

  • Example

    He's my baby and I love him so much.

  • Example

    She's such a cute little baby.

baby Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for baby

Antonyms for baby

Idioms Using baby

  • to be left with the responsibility for something that someone else has abandoned or neglected

    Example

    When the manager quit, I was left holding the baby and had to take over his responsibilities.

  • an adult who acts like a child, often whining or complaining about things

    Example

    He's such a big baby when it comes to dealing with criticism.

  • to have a youthful appearance, often with round cheeks and smooth skin

    Example

    Even though she's in her thirties, she still has a baby face and gets carded at bars.

Phrases with baby

  • cry-baby

    a person who cries easily or complains frequently

    Example

    Don't be such a cry-baby. It's just a small cut.

  • to discard something valuable along with something undesirable

    Example

    We shouldn't throw the baby out with the bathwater by getting rid of the entire project just because of a few minor issues.

  • a child who is born as a result of a hasty marriage or relationship

    Example

    She was a bathwater baby, born only a few months after her parents got married.

Origins of baby

from Middle English 'babi', meaning 'infant'

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Summary: baby in Brief

The word 'baby' [ˈbeɪbi] refers to a very young child who has not yet begun to walk or talk. It can also be used as a term of endearment for a lover or romantic partner. The phrase 'throw the baby out with the bathwater' means to discard something valuable along with something undesirable. Idioms include 'be left holding the baby,' which means to be left with the responsibility for something that someone else has abandoned or neglected, and 'big baby,' which refers to an adult who acts like a child.

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