infant

noun
UK: /ˈɪnfənt/
US: /ˈɪnfənt/

  1. A very young child; a baby.

    1. The infant needs to be fed every few hours.
    2. The infant mortality rate has decreased significantly in recent years due to advancements in medical care.

  2. A person who is not yet legally an adult.

    1. In many jurisdictions, an infant cannot enter into legally binding contracts.
    2. The law protects the rights and welfare of infants and young people.

Synonyms

baby minor child
infant adjective

  1. Of or relating to infants or the early stages of development.

    1. The infant school provides a nurturing environment.
    2. The infant stage of the project required considerable planning and resource allocation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "infant" in English means: A very young child; a baby., A person who is not yet legally an adult..

The phonetic transcription of "infant" is /ˈɪnfənt/ in British English and /ˈɪnfənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "infant": baby, minor, child.

Example usage of "infant": "The infant needs to be fed every few hours.". More examples on the page.