baby carrier

noun

1
: a supporting device worn by an adult for holding an infant close to the torso
2
: a portable seat with a handle for carrying an infant

Examples of baby carrier in a Sentence

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Wearing a light-colored shirt, jeans, and sneakers, MGK wore a baby carrier with the back of a baby's head peeking out from it. Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 23 May 2025 Best Baby Carrier for Partners and Plus Size Parents The Tula Explore is a baby carrier that all parents and caregivers can wear. Laura Lu, Parents, 22 May 2025 In the photo, Sterling wore a floral baby carrier with a doll inside while standing on a dock. Charna Flam, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025 In the adorable snap, Jack sat in a baby carrier, with his two little feet peeking out. Hannah Sacks, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for baby carrier

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of baby carrier was in 1880

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“Baby carrier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baby%20carrier. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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