baby
/ˈbeɪ.bi/noun★Beginner— very young child
informal
A very young child, especially one not yet able to walk.
She held the baby gently in her arms.
She cradled the newborn carefully.
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Used for infants from birth up to about one year.
informal
A term of affection for a loved one, often used between partners.
Hey baby, how was your day?
A casual, affectionate greeting to a partner.
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Common in casual conversation; may sound overly familiar in formal settings.
informal
Verb: to treat someone in an overprotective or indulgent way.
Stop babying your brother; he needs to learn responsibility.
Stop being overly protective of your brother.
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Often used in advice or criticism.
Collocations
baby showera party held to celebrate an upcoming birthbaby stepssmall, gradual progressbaby monitordevice that lets parents listen to or watch a baby remotely
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