baby
- Top 1000
Sense 1
- noun
- A1
A very young child who cannot yet walk or speak.
The baby took her first steps just before her birthday.
Please close the door quietly, the baby is finally asleep.
They are expecting a baby early next spring.
The baby grabbed my finger and would not let go.
Common collocations: a newborn baby · have a baby · expecting a baby · a baby boy · hold the baby
Part of: Life events, Family
Sense 2 · less common
- noun
- B1
A loving name you call a person you are close to, usually a partner.
Don't worry, baby, I'll be home before nine tonight.
He calls his girlfriend baby in nearly every text message.
Thanks for waiting, baby, the traffic was absolutely terrible today.
Common collocations: hey baby · come on, baby · baby, listen
Part of: Relationships, Talking to people
Forms
- plural
- babies