Definitions:

1. A small, rich sponge cake, typically soaked in rum-flavored syrup. noun
   • The cooked babas aree hollowed out and filled with confectioners' custard.
   • The highlight of the meal was the baba au rhum, soaked in rum and topped with whipped cream.
2. In many Slavic languages: "Baba" is a term for "grandmother" or an elderly woman. It is used affectionately to refer to one's grandmother or as a respectful term for an older woman. NOUN
   • Every summer, we visited our baba in the countryside, and she would tell us stories of her youth."
3. In Middle Eastern and some other cultures: "Baba" can mean "father," used both affectionately and formally. NOUN
   • Baba made his special recipe for dinner, filling the house with delicious aromas.
4. In South Asian cultures: "Baba" is a term of respect used for a father, holy man, sage, or spiritual leader. It can denote a wise person or a spiritual guide and is often used as a title for saints or ascetics. NOUN
   • The villagers respected the old baba for his wisdom and often sought his advice on important matters."

Synonyms:

• babushka
• dad
• grandma
• granny
• guru
• nana
• papa
• rum baba
• rum cake
• swam

NearBy Words:

• babar
• babassu