Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

babywearing

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.71 in modern English

Syllables: baby-wear-ing
IPA

22

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The act of wearing a child, carrying them close to the body.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"If you want real freedom to nurse anywhere, consider babywearing, or carrying your child in a sling or carrier. Slings keep your hands free while holding your baby right where you want her."

Etymology

From baby + wearing.

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does babywearing mean?: The act of wearing a child, carrying them close to the body.
Where does babywearing come from?: From baby + wearing.

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