kiddie

noun

kid·​die ˈki-dē How to pronounce kiddie (audio)
variants or less commonly kiddy
plural kiddies
Synonyms of kiddienext
often attributive
: a small child
a kiddie pool
kiddie rides

Examples of kiddie in a Sentence

It's a scary movie that might not be appropriate for the kiddies. there are plenty of attractions at the state fair that will amuse the kiddies
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One option is to set your grow bags in a kiddie pool — hard sided is best. Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026 Prosecutors allege Burke later bought a shovel, chainsaws, a body bag, and a blue inflatable kiddie pool under a fake name online, and used the items to dismember Rivas in his garage. Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 1 May 2026 Empty bird baths, kiddie pools, buckets and plant saucers every few days. Ryan Brennan april 30, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026 Empty birdbaths, kiddie pools, buckets and plant saucers every few days. Ryan Brennan april 30, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for kiddie

Word History

Etymology

kid entry 1

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of kiddie was in 1889

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“Kiddie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kiddie. Accessed 16 May. 2026.

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