babyproof
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈbeɪbiˌpruːf/
KK: /ˈbeɪbiˌpruf/
adjective
Definition
Made safe for infants or young children by removing or covering potential hazards.
Example
We need to babyproof the house before the new baby arrives.
Conversation
Have you finished babyproofing your house yet?
Not yet, but I'm getting there slowly!
I can help you with some tips on how to babyproof effectively.
That would be great! I could use all the advice I can get.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
childsafe
secure
protected
Antonyms
dangerous
unsafe
vulnerable
transitive verb
Definition
To make a place safe for babies or young children by removing or securing items that could be dangerous.
Example
They decided to babyproof the house before the baby arrived.
Tense Forms
Past: babyproofed
Past Participle: babyproofed
Conversation
Have you decided how to babyproof the living room yet?
Not yet, but I know I need to do it soon.
You should look into some corner guards to start with.
Root Explanation
Babyproof → It is formed from "baby" (from Middle English *babe*, meaning an infant or very young child) and "proof" (from Old French *proef*, meaning to test or to make safe). The word "babyproof" means to make an environment safe for infants by preventing potential hazards.
Memory Tip
Think of making a space safe for a 'baby' — that's why 'babyproof' means to ensure safety for infants.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.