Baby
An infant (from the Latin word infans, meaning “unable to speak” or “speechless”) is the more formal or specialised synonym for “baby”, the very young offspring of a human. The term may also be used to refer to juveniles of other organisms.
A newborn is, in colloquial use, an infant who is only hours, days, or up to one month old. In medical contexts, newborn or neonate (from Latin, neonatus, newborn) refers to an infant in the first 28 days after birth; the term applies to premature, full term, and postmature infants; before birth, the term “fetus” is used. The term “infant” is typically applied to young children under one year of age; however, definitions may vary and may include children up to two years of age. When a human child learns to walk, the term “toddler” may be used instead.
In British English, an infant school is for children aged between four and seven. As a legal term, “infancy” continues from birth until age 18.
Babe (noun)
A baby or infant; a very young human or animal.
“These events came to pass when he was but a babe.”
Babe (noun)
An attractive person, especially a young woman.
“She’s a real babe!”
Babe (noun)
Darling term of endearment.
“Hey, babe, how’s about you and me getting together?”
Baby (noun)
A very young human, particularly from birth to a couple of years old or until walking is fully mastered.
Baby (noun)
Any very young puppies for the babies of dogs, and chicks for the babies of birds. See :Category:Baby animals for more.
Baby (noun)
Unborn young; a fetus.
“When is your baby due?”
Baby (noun)
A person who is immature or infantile.
“Stand up for yourself – don’t be such a baby!”
Baby (noun)
Term of endearment for a girlfriend or boyfriend or spouse.
Baby (noun)
A form of address to a man or a woman considered to be attractive.
“Hey baby, what are you doing later?”
Baby (noun)
A pet project or responsibility.
Baby (noun)
The lastborn of a family.
Baby (noun)
An affectionate term for anything.
“See my new car here? I can’t wait to take this baby for a drive.”
Baby (noun)
A small image of an infant; a doll.
Baby (adjective)
Of a child: very young; of the age when he or she would be termed a baby or infant.
“a baby boy”
Baby (adjective)
Of an animal: young.
“a baby elephant”
Baby (adjective)
Intended for babies.
“baby clothes”
Baby (adjective)
Picked when small and immature (as in baby corn, baby potatoes).
Baby (verb)
To coddle; to pamper somebody like an infant.
Baby (verb)
To tend (something) with care; to be overly attentive to (something), fuss over.
Babe (noun)
a sexually attractive young woman
“he’s been pumping up his pecs to impress the babes”
Babe (noun)
an affectionate form of address, typically for someone with whom one has a sexual or romantic relationship
“hey babes, I know it is unscrupulous and underhand, but don’t blame me!”
“it was the best day of my life—except for meeting you, babe”
Babe (noun)
a baby
“you have a babe, who will surely be treated as a king when he grows”
Babe (noun)
an innocent or helpless person
“I wish you weren’t quite such a babe”