Baby Definition & Meaning
baby
- noun
- a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk; "the baby began to cry again"; "she held the baby in her arms"; "it sounds simple, but when you have your own baby it is all so different"
- the youngest member of a group (not necessarily young); "the baby of the family"; "the baby of the Supreme Court"
- an immature childish person; "he remained a child in practical matters as long as he lived"; "stop being a baby!"
- an unborn child; a human fetus; "I felt healthy and very feminine carrying the baby"; "it was great to feel my baby moving about inside"
- (slang) sometimes used as a term of address for attractive young women
- a very young mammal; "baby rabbits"
- a project of personal concern to someone; "this project is his baby"
- verb
- treat with excessive indulgence; "grandparents often pamper the children"; "Let's not mollycoddle our students!"
"Baby" in song lyrics
See how baby is used in real songs:
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"My physical and my life by three, a summertime baby"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Lenore, Shawn Wigs — Yesterday -
"She my best friend lover, mother of my baby"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Lenore, Shawn Wigs — Yesterday -
"Is it me or him baby?"
2 Live Crew — 2 Live Blues
Words that rhyme with baby
Usage tips for "baby"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "baby" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for baby to find words that pair well.