Babyhood: meaning, definitions and examples
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babyhood
[ ˈbeɪbiˌhʊd ]
early life stage
The period of early childhood, typically from birth to age three. It is a time of rapid development and growth, marked by milestones such as first words, first steps, and forming attachments to caregivers.
Synonyms
early childhood, infancy, toddlerhood
Examples of usage
- During her babyhood, she learned to crawl and babble.
- The memories of his babyhood are blurry but filled with love and laughter.
quality or state
The state or quality of being a baby, characterized by innocence, vulnerability, and dependency. It is a time of pure emotions and simple needs.
Synonyms
dependency, innocence, vulnerability
Examples of usage
- There is a sense of purity and innocence in her babyhood.
- His babyhood was filled with love and care.
Translations
Translations of the word "babyhood" in other languages:
🇵🇹 infância
🇮🇳 शैशवावस्था
🇩🇪 Kleinkindalter
🇮🇩 masa bayi
🇺🇦 дитинство
🇵🇱 niemowlęctwo
🇯🇵 赤ん坊の頃
🇫🇷 petite enfance
🇪🇸 infancia
🇹🇷 bebeklik dönemi
🇰🇷 유아기
🇸🇦 طفولة
🇨🇿 dětství
🇸🇰 detstvo
🇨🇳 婴儿期
🇸🇮 dojenčka doba
🇮🇸 ungbarnsaldur
🇰🇿 нәрестелік кезең
🇬🇪 ჩვილობის პერიოდი
🇦🇿 körpəlik dövrü
🇲🇽 infancia
Word origin
The word 'babyhood' originated in the early 19th century, combining 'baby' with the suffix '-hood' to denote a state or condition. It reflects the concept of early childhood and the unique characteristics of babies, such as innocence and vulnerability. The term has been used to describe both the early life stage of infants and the quality or state of being a baby.
See also: baby, babyish, babysitter.