n.
Pronunciation: ' b ā -b ē
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural babies
Etymology: Middle English, from babe
Date: 14th century
1 a (1) : an extremely young child especially : INFANT (2) : an extremely young animal b : the youngest of a group
2 a : one that is like a baby (as in behavior) b : something that is one's special responsibility, achievement, or interest
3 slang a : GIRL , WOMAN ― often used in address b : BOY , MAN ― often used in address
4 : PERSON , THING <is one tough baby >
– ba · by · hood \ -b ē - ˌ hu ̇ d \ noun
– ba · by · ish \ -ish \ adjective