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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On July 9, the Duke of Sussex's ex posted a new photo of herself wearing her infant in a stylish baby carrier on her personal Instagram page. Janine Henni, People.com, 9 July 2025 Cover strollers and baby carriers with mosquito nets when outside. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 24 June 2025 Culkin could be seen wearing a baseball cap, Converse sneakers and a red, black and white jacket, holding one of the couple's two sons in a baby carrier. Hannah Sacks, People.com, 16 June 2025 Infantino Flip 4-in-1 Convertible Baby Carrier Over 10,000 Amazon shoppers bought the Infantino Flip baby carrier last month, which is ergonomically designed to keep both parent and baby comfortable. Laura Lu, Parents, 23 May 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 22 Jul. 2025.

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