infant
word
/ˈɪnfənt/
IN-fuhnt
/ˈɪnfənt/
IN-fuhnt
Definition
An infant is a very young child, usually under one year old, who has not yet learned to walk or talk.
Usage & Nuances
'Infant' is more formal and medical than 'baby'; rarely used casually. Often appears in phrases like 'infant care', 'infant formula', or 'infant mortality'. Refers specifically to very young children, usually under 12 months.
Spanish: bebé - infante (formal)Portuguese (BR): bebê - infante (formal)Portuguese (PT): bebé - infante (formal)Chinese (Simplified): 婴儿Chinese (Traditional): 嬰兒Hindi: शिशु - नवजातArabic: رضيع - طفل رضيعBengali: শিশু - নবজাতকRussian: младенец - грудной ребёнокJapanese: 乳児Vietnamese: trẻ sơ sinhKorean: 영아 - 유아Turkish: bebek (yeni doğan) - süt çocuğuUrdu: شیرخوارIndonesian: bayi - balita (sangat muda)
Example Sentences
The infant is sleeping in the crib.
basic
Doctors recommend breastfeeding for the infant when possible.
basic
The hospital has a special ward for infant care.
basic
She took a leave from work after her infant was born.
natural
They bought a car seat for their infant before leaving the hospital.
natural
In some countries, infant mortality rates have dropped significantly.
natural