English · Family & People
infant
/ˈɪn.fənt/
[/ˈɪn.fənt/]
baby, newborn
Intermediatenoun
Definition
An infant is a very young child or baby, especially one not yet able to walk or talk.
Example
The infant slept peacefully in her mother's arms throughout the long and noisy family celebration.
The infant slept peacefully in her mother's arms throughout the long and noisy family celebration.
Etymology
From Latin 'infans' (unable to speak), from 'in-' (not) and 'fari' (to speak).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in medical and formal contexts for babies; less common in casual speech than 'baby'.