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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The show, held in Brooklyn at the former Williamsburgh Savings Bank building, saw a chic mix of celebrities and Burch babes. Anika Reed, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025 This version of Frankenstein’s monster enters the world as a frightened newborn babe, scared and curious and desperate for human affection. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025 Jeremiah says Belly is his whole life, Taylor says that doesn’t sound super healthy, babe! Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025 Happy 2 year anniversary, babe! Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025 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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“Babe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/babe. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

babe

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

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