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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“The biggest impact will be on infants, toddlers and student parents who need child care,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
Studies show RSV hospitalizations falling by roughly 80% among infants who get it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
Indeed, research has found that things like what parents eat, how infants are fed, and early lifestyle habits can all shape how the brain controls appetite and fat storage for years to come.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 4, 2026
The clinic - which serves a relatively poor community - has vaccinated hundreds of infants since 2023, helping to boost coverage in an area that's historically had a low rate of immunisations.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
Study after study around the world has shown that singing enables infants to train their brains and memories, to recognise pitch differentiation as a preparation for the full development of spatial awareness.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
