babyhood

[ˈbeɪbiˌhʊd]

babyhood Definition

• 1. the state or period of being a baby
• 2. the early stage in the development or growth of something

Using babyhood: Examples

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

• Example

  She has no memories from her babyhood.

• Example

  The company is still in its babyhood and has a lot of potential for growth.

• Example

  The babyhood of the internet was a time of great innovation.

babyhood Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for babyhood

• infancy
• beginning
• start
• dawn
• early childhood

Antonyms for babyhood

• adulthood
• maturity

Phrases with babyhood

• in the babyhood of something

  in the early stages of development or growth of something

  Example

  The technology is still in the babyhood of its development.

• out of babyhood

  no longer a baby; grown up

  Example

  He's out of babyhood now and starting to walk and talk.

• babyhood friend

  a friend that one has known since early childhood

  Example

  She's my babyhood friend, we've known each other since we were toddlers.

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Summary: babyhood in Brief

'Babyhood' [ˈbeɪbiˌhʊd] refers to the state or period of being a baby, or the early stage in the development or growth of something. It can be used to describe a person's early years, as in 'She has no memories from her babyhood,' or to describe the early stages of a project or business, as in 'The company is still in its babyhood and has a lot of potential for growth.'