baby carrier

noun

1
: a supporting device worn by an adult for holding an infant close to the torso
2
: a portable seat with a handle for carrying an infant

Examples of baby carrier in a Sentence

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Seoul, South Korea — Excited young couples roam a bustling convention center trying on baby carriers, testing strollers and learning the latest safety features of car seats. Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026 In addition to the baby carrier, videos show Wang running with a backpack and a large cell phone in one hand. Owen Clarke, Outside, 20 Jan. 2026 Lightweight soft-sided baby carrier with pockets, adjustable for different sizes. Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 21 Dec. 2025 Snag Cyber Monday deals on convertible cribs, baby carriers, and more must-have baby essentials. Hildara Araya, Parents, 1 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for baby carrier

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of baby carrier was in 1880

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“Baby carrier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baby%20carrier. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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