little one
noun
plural little ones
: a young child
Need to disguise vegetables in order for your little ones to eat them?—
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Redbook… the pleasure of exposing a little one to the joy of the moviegoing.—Gene Siskel
Gene SiskelUp to this point their entire stay in San Francisco had been leisurely, what Webb called a "babymoon"—a last chance to chill before another little one arrives.—Alan Shipnuck
Alan ShipnuckExamples of little one in a Sentence
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Let little ones stretch their legs There are several play areas across both theme parks for little ones to burn off energy.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2024
Polyester is a synthetic material that’s much less absorbent and may leave your little one sweaty and clammy.
—Kelsey Kunik, Parents, 10 Apr. 2024
How to ease ear discomfort in kids Those little ones who are wailing during takeoff and landing are likely feeling some serious discomfort, as the mechanisms in their ears may still be developing.
—Blane Bachelor, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Apr. 2024
The resort has several pools, ranging from infinity-edge grotto pools overlooking the ocean to zero-entry family-friendly pools and a water play structure that little ones will love.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2024
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Besides macaroni art and handmade cards, younger kids can build these flowers and give them to Mom on Mother’s Day—or Mom can build them with the little ones.
—Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2024
Brittany Mahomes is enjoying a new outdoor activity with her little ones!
—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024
Adults watched their little ones make their way round the arena, holding out their hand for a congratulatory high five as their child whipped by them.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 22 Mar. 2024
The family of four kicked off the celebrations a little earlier this month, with the new mom taking her little ones to pose with the Easter bunny.
—Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2024
Polyester is a synthetic material that’s much less absorbent and may leave your little one sweaty and clammy.
—Kelsey Kunik, Parents, 10 Apr. 2024
How to ease ear discomfort in kids Those little ones who are wailing during takeoff and landing are likely feeling some serious discomfort, as the mechanisms in their ears may still be developing.
—Blane Bachelor, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Apr. 2024
The resort has several pools, ranging from infinity-edge grotto pools overlooking the ocean to zero-entry family-friendly pools and a water play structure that little ones will love.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2024
Lego Cherry Blossoms Buy on Amazon Buy on Walmart Buy on Target
Besides macaroni art and handmade cards, younger kids can build these flowers and give them to Mom on Mother’s Day—or Mom can build them with the little ones.
—Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2024
Brittany Mahomes is enjoying a new outdoor activity with her little ones!
—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024
Adults watched their little ones make their way round the arena, holding out their hand for a congratulatory high five as their child whipped by them.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 22 Mar. 2024
The family of four kicked off the celebrations a little earlier this month, with the new mom taking her little ones to pose with the Easter bunny.
—Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
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“Little one.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/little%20one. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.
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