babe Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
    baby; infant.
    • the baby began to cry again
    • she held the baby in her arms
    • it sounds simple, but when you have your own baby it is all so different
  2. noun (slang) sometimes used as a term of address for attractive young women
    baby; sister.

WordNet

Babe noun
Etymology
Cf. Ir. bab, baban, W. baban, maban.
Definitions
  1. An infant; a young child of either sex; a baby.
  2. A doll for children. Spenser.

Webster 1913