1. a very young child, especially one who has not yet learned to walk or talk
2. the youngest member of a family or group
3. a person who acts in a childish way
Usage: informal

1. very small or young

1. to treat someone with excessive care or attention

Examples

• The baby cried all night long.
• She’s having a baby in March.
• He’s the baby of the family at only 16 years old.
• Don’t be such a baby about getting a shot.
• Look at those baby ducks following their mother.
• The baby carrots were perfect for snacking.
• Stop babying him and let him do it himself.