English Dictionary

baby

/ˈbeɪbi/

noun

A very young human, particularly from birth to a couple of years old or until walking is fully mastered.

The baby is sleeping peacefully.

意味（1）

A very young human, particularly from birth to a couple of years old or until walking is fully mastered.

In that film, I often hid my head in my hands, unable to watch scenes about dead babies and diving into gruesome lavatories.

意味（2）

Any very young animal, especially a vertebrate; many species have specific names for their babies, such as kittens for the babies of cats, puppies for the babies of dogs, and chicks for the babies of birds. See Category:Baby animals for more.

意味（3）

Unborn young; a fetus.

When is your baby due?

意味（4）

A person who is immature, infantile or feeble.

Stand up for yourself – don't be such a baby!

意味（5）

A person who is new to or inexperienced in something.

I only qualified as an architect this summer, so I'm still a baby.

意味（6）

The lastborn of a family; the youngest sibling, irrespective of age.

Adam is the baby of the family.

意味（7）

A term of endearment used to refer to or address one's girlfriend, boyfriend or spouse.

Too busy thinking about my baby, and I ain't got time for nothing else.

意味（8）

(informal) A form of address to a person considered to be attractive.

Hey baby, what are you doing later?

意味（9）

A concept or creation endeared by its creator.

This test program I've designed is my new baby.

意味（10）

A pet project or responsibility.

You need to talk to John about that – it's his baby.

意味（11）

An affectionate term for anything.

See my new car here? I can't wait to take this baby for a drive.

意味（12）

(archaic) A small image of an infant; a doll.

意味（13）

(often attributive) One who is new to an identity or community.

These more general spells and rituals can also be helpful for baby witches, who might want more time to practice before they hop into highly-specific spells.