baby
word
/ˈbeɪbi/
BAY-bee
/bˈeɪbi/
BAY-bee
Definition
A very young child, especially one recently born. It can also refer to something small or new, or be used as a term of affection.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in informal and formal contexts. Often paired with words like 'crying baby', 'baby care', or used as a nickname or term of endearment (e.g., “Hey, baby!”). Avoid using it for older children or adults unless in affectionate slang.
Spanish: bebé - nene - criaturaPortuguese (BR): bebê - criançaPortuguese (PT): bebé - criançaChinese (Simplified): 婴儿 - 宝宝Chinese (Traditional): 嬰兒 - 寶寶Hindi: बच्चाArabic: طفل - رضيعBengali: বাচ্চা - শিশুRussian: младенец - ребёнок - крошка (ласк.)Japanese: 赤ちゃん - ベイビー（恋人などへの愛称）Vietnamese: em bé - bé yêu (thân mật)Korean: 아기 - 베이비(애칭)Turkish: bebek - sevgilim (samimi kullanım)Urdu: بچہ - بی بی (محبت یا پیار سے مخاطب کرنے کے لئے)Indonesian: bayi - sayang (panggilan kasih)
Example Sentences
The baby smiled at her mother.
basic
She bought clothes for her newborn baby.
basic
He's such a baby when it comes to trying new foods!
natural
She called me baby as a sweet nickname.
natural
Don't be such a baby, you can do it!
natural
The baby is sleeping in the crib.
basic