Phrase guide

baby monitor

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An intercom system that enables a person to remotely detect sounds of distress from a baby; a baby alarm.

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noun

Meaning 2

A device used to measure the vital signs of a baby.

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Across languages

Translations

10 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Arabic: جِهَاز مُرَاقَبَة الْأَطْفَال — Intercom system
  • Czech: dětská chůvička — Intercom system
  • Danish: babyalarm — Intercom system
  • Dutch: babyfoon — Intercom system
  • Esperanto: bebogardilo — Intercom system
  • Finnish: itkuhälytin — Intercom system
  • French: babyphone — Intercom system
  • German: Babyfon — Intercom system
  • Portuguese: babá eletrônica — Intercom system
  • Russian: де́тский монито́р (détskij monitór) — Intercom system