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  • noun informal An embryo or fetus; an unborn child.

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Examples

  • Case in point, I was talking to my brother and 5-month pregant sister-in-law about their baby-to-be, when they mentioned that when decorating the baby's room, the very idea of a "gender neutral" room is practically non-existent these days.

    Women Audiences, Women Characters SVGL 2009

  • I do like the perspective on the baby-to-be, and it beats the heck out of the little shrimpy images from my high-school health class. gwappa |

    development 2009

  • One of the great things about my family is that, instead of the usual two parents, Georgia and baby-to-be have three.

    Charlie Condou: The three of us 2011

  • This book is designed specifically for the older sibling to help promote understanding, involvement, and bonding with the baby-to-be.

    Making Me « Happy Healthy Hip Parenting 2008

  • Also covering pregnancy care prevents health problems that cost the health care system in both the mother and the baby-to-be.

    Kyl: 'I Don't Need Maternity Care.' Stabenow: 'Your Mom Probably Did' 2009

  • * A sweet life together, one with lots of babies, begins with cake maybe thats why the baby-to-be demands it.

    Let Me Eat Cake Leslie F. Miller 2009

  • * A sweet life together, one with lots of babies, begins with cake maybe thats why the baby-to-be demands it.

    Let Me Eat Cake Leslie F. Miller 2009

  • Inspired by Gwyneth Paltrow naming her baby Apple, Angelina Jolie has decided to name her baby-to-be Peach.

    Paul Krassner: Get Ready to Groan 2008

  • The baby-to-be must have the same chance to evolve that Barbara had.

    "Right of Conscience" Protections; Be Patient 2008

  • And as a parent, the goals of a fair, accountable elections system that's responsive to ordinary folks-well that's the kind of future I want for our son, Leo, and our baby-to-be.

    Nancy Watzman: Fair Elections Now 2008

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