Synonyms for

Baby

Verb / ˈbeɪbi: / Another word for baby — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a very young child, especially one that cannot yet walk or talk

Synonyms & similar words

coddle infant sister featherbed cocker pamper mollycoddle indulge babe cosset spoil child infant toddler newborn youngster child offspring babe tot moppet imp chick sprog bairn urchin nipper munchkin

Synonyms by register

Formal

infant neonate minor

Informal

kid tot babe little one

Literary

bairn urchin

Antonyms

adult elder senior grown-up parent matriarch patriarch

Common collocations

  • baby shower
  • baby boom
  • baby steps
  • baby food
  • baby clothes
  • baby sitter
  • baby brother
  • baby sister

Word family

noun baby
verb baby
adjective babyish

Usage note

While 'baby' can refer to any very young child, it is most commonly used for infants. The verb 'to baby' means to overprotect or indulge.

Example sentences

  1. The baby is sleeping in the crib.
  2. My cousin just had a new baby.
  3. I used to be a baby too!
  4. The baby's diaper needs changing.
  5. Babies love to be held and cuddled.

Quotes

  • A new baby is like the beginning of all things - wonder, hope, a dream of possibilities.
  • A baby is God's opinion that life should go on.
  • A baby is a blank check made payable to the human race.

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