baby

[bey-bee] / ˈbeɪ bi /

ADJECTIVE

small; comparatively little

Synonyms

STRONGEST

little mini miniature small

STRONG

diminutive minute petite pocket scaled-down small-scale tiny toy wee

WEAK

itsy-bitsy itty-bitty teensy teensy-weensy teeny teeny-weeny

Antonyms

STRONG

big enormous giant huge immense large tall

NOUN

infant

Synonyms

STRONGEST

babe chick child kid toddler youngster

STRONG

bairn bambino bundle buttercup button cherub crawler dumpling newborn nipper nursling papoose preemie suckling tad tot

WEAK

angelface little angel little darling little doll little one

Antonyms

STRONGEST

adult

WEAK

adolescent

VERB

treat like a child

Synonyms

STRONG

cherish coddle cosset cuddle dandle foster humor indulge nurse overindulge pamper pet please satisfy serve spoil

WEAK

cater to dote on

Antonyms

STRONG

anger disappoint hurt ignore neglect refuse upset

Example Sentences

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Hellen Condori, a 32-year-old shopkeeper with a baby in her arms, is number 132 in the queue.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

It has also rolled out new sections for upscale baby products at around 200 stores, as well as a “concierge” service for parents seeking specific advice.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

New products and store layouts in its baby, toy and health departments led to big sales gains in those categories, said Michael Fiddelke, Target’s new chief executive.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Like Mohammad Hashem, whose 14-month-old baby girl died a few weeks ago.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

She knew all too well that a baby duck would make a good meal for a big old catfish.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls

baby

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