infant
noun
a child during the earliest period of their life, especially before they can walk; baby.
infants
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pluralof infant.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Data from the universities of Lancaster and Oxford indicates care proceedings for babies have risen by 64% over the past two decades, with one in 118 infants affected.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
He is in the middle of a public spat with Pennsylvania officials, including Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro, after the state health department reported two measles-associated deaths involving infants.
From Salon ● Sep. 12, 2026
On my boat, a packed, three-deck pleasure cruise otherwise populated by swimsuit-clad tourists and screaming infants, the story was much the same.
From Slate ● Sep. 8, 2026
The statement gave a death toll of 14, who according to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif were all infants.
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
At that time many infants died—as many as one in four or five, depending on social class and living conditions.
From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman
