plural noun
Very young children, usually children who cannot walk or talk yet.
The babies are sleeping in the crib.
The babies need clean clothes.
American English
How to pronounce babies
noun · verbA1Very common word
BAYbeez
/ˈbeɪ.biz/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of baby
This spelling has two uses: it can mean more than one baby, or it can mean that he, she, or it treats someone too gently.
Very young children, usually children who cannot walk or talk yet.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
plural noun
Very young animals.
The animal babies stayed close to their mothers.
The foxes brought food to their babies.
plural noun
A loving name for two or more people, especially children, pets, or romantic partners.
My babies are growing up so fast.
Good night, babies.
plural noun
The youngest people in a family or group.
The twins are still the babies of the family.
Even at thirty, the brothers are still the babies of the family.
Useful expressions
a party held before a baby is born, where people give gifts to the parent or parents
We're having a baby shower on Saturday.
to sleep very well and deeply
I slept like a baby after the hike.
used to tell someone to stop acting childish or complaining
Don't be a baby—just try it.
Related words & forms
For the noun plural and the verb form for he/she/it, use babies, not babys. The past form is babied.