baby

A very young child who needs adults to feed and care for them.

• The baby is sleeping.
• Their baby was born in May.
• Who is looking after the babies?

Similar words: infant

Common phrases: newborn baby, have a baby, baby girl, baby boy

A very young animal.

• The bird feeds her babies.
• We saw a baby elephant at the zoo.
• The cat keeps her babies warm.

Similar words: young, offspring

Common phrases: baby elephant, baby bird, baby animal

A loving name for the person you are in a romantic relationship with.

• I missed you, baby.
• My baby always knows how to cheer me up.
• Come here, baby, and give me a hug.

Similar words: darling, sweetheart, honey

Common phrases: my baby, oh baby, love you baby

A name used when speaking to someone you find attractive.

• Hey, baby, would you like to dance?
• Hello, baby, can I buy you a drink?
• Looking good, baby! Are you going to the party?

Similar words: babe

Common phrases: hey baby, hello baby

To give someone too much care and protection, as if they were a small child.

• Please do not baby me.
• His parents babied him well into adulthood.
• You can support her without babying her.

Similar words: pamper, coddle, spoil

Common phrases: baby someone, baby an adult