1. Plural of baba; a type of sweet yeast cake, often soaked in rum or fruit syrup.
Usage: Culinary term; Often used in European and Middle Eastern cuisines
2. Plural of baba; a term of respect or affection for a father or elder man in some South Asian and Middle Eastern cultures.
Usage: Cultural/informal; Used as a form of address

Examples

• The bakery displayed fresh babas glazed with honey and topped with nuts.
• At the celebration, the babas shared stories of their youth with the younger generation.
• She soaked the babas in rum syrup for several hours before serving them.
• The children respectfully greeted their babas at the family gathering.
• These chocolate babas are a specialty of the local pastry shop.