babes
/beɪbz/
NOUN
1. Babies or very young children
Very young human beings, especially infants or children in the earliest stages of life.
1.1. Infants and newborn children
Used to refer to babies, particularly newborns and very young children who are still dependent on caregivers.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Examples
- The hospital nursery was filled with sleeping babes.
- The mother carefully watched over her babes as they rested.
Related Words
- toddlers
- children
- younglings
- youngsters
- tots
- tikes
- tykes
- kiddies
- kiddos
- moppets
- urchins
- foundlings
- cherubs
1.2. Young or inexperienced people
Used figuratively to describe beginners or people who are inexperienced in a particular activity or field.
Synonyms
- beginners
- novices
- amateurs
- rookies
- newbies
- neophytes
- apprentices
- trainees
- learners
- freshmen
- greenhorns
- tyros
- tenderfoots
- dilettantes
Antonyms
Examples
- The experienced instructors patiently guided the babes in the world of competitive sailing.
- Compared with the seasoned professionals, the new recruits were still babes in the industry.
Related Words
- students
- recruits
- entrants
- candidates
- probationers
- novitiates
- dabblers
NOUN
2. Attractive people, especially attractive young women
People considered physically attractive, particularly young women; an informal and sometimes objectifying expression.
2.1. Attractive young women
An informal term for attractive young women, often used in social, entertainment, or fashion contexts.
Synonyms
- beauties
- belles
- hotties
- cuties
- cuteys
- stunners
- knockouts
- lookers
- lovelies
- dishes
- dolls
- foxes
- charmers
- peaches
- sirens
- coquettes
- vamps
- temptresses
- enchantresses
- cover girls
- pinup girls
- beauty queens
- goddesses
- glamour-pusses
Antonyms
Examples
- The beach was crowded with babes enjoying the summer sunshine.
- The fashion magazine featured several famous babes on its cover.
Related Words
- girls
- women
- young women
- ladies
- queens
- virgins
- hoydens
- femmes fatales
- eyefuls
2.2. Attractive men
An informal use referring to physically attractive men.
Synonyms
- hunks
- studs
- beefcakes
- dreamboats
- superstuds
Examples
- The movie premiere attracted a crowd of fans eager to see the handsome babes.
Related Words
- boys
- men
- charmers
- lookers
NOUN
3. Darling or a term of endearment
An affectionate form of address used for someone loved or cherished.
3.1. Affectionate address for loved ones
Used informally to address a romantic partner or someone close in a warm and affectionate way.
Synonyms
Examples
- The couple affectionately called each other babes throughout the evening.
- Come on, babes, let's celebrate our success together.