babe

noun

1
a
b
slang : girl, woman
c
slang : a person and especially a young woman who is sexually attractive
2
: a naive inexperienced person
used especially in the phrase babe in the woods

Examples of babe in a Sentence

although I worked with film for years, I'm just a babe as far as digital photography is concerned a babe in arms, too young even to crawl
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But the culinary star was the authentic Jamaican food that tasted like somebody’s grandma made it, especially the oxtails that were as good as my Jamaican husband’s — sorry, babe. Sheryl Nance-Nash, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2024 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. The Editors, National Review, 25 Dec. 2024 That is molly water, babes, and your night is about to change! Christina Grace Tucker, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2024 Naturepedic Wake up, babe, the Naturepedic 20% off sale is happening. Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for babe 

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, probably of imitative origin

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of babe was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Babe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/babe. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

babe

noun
: baby entry 1 sense 1a
a babe in arms

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