kiddo

noun

kid·​do ˈki-(ˌ)dō How to pronounce kiddo (audio)
plural kiddos
Synonyms of kiddonext
1
used as a familiar form of address
you'll be OK, kiddo
2
: child, kid

Examples of kiddo in a Sentence

let's go out to a restaurant where there won't be any screaming kiddos running around
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Almost half of moms report having to take time away to care for a sick kiddo has impacted their career. Melissa Willets, Parents, 10 Jan. 2026 For those with kiddos (or who are kids at heart themselves), Circus City Alpacas is an ideal stop. Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026 Serena is soaking in every moment with her kiddos. Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026 Dozens of Morton Grove kiddos helped to ring in the New Year about 12 hours before the calendar change, blowing noisemakers and squealing with excitement as balloons were released to celebrate the move into 2026. Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for kiddo

Word History

Etymology

kid entry 1

First Known Use

1905, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of kiddo was in 1905

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“Kiddo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kiddo. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

kiddo

noun
kid·​do ˈkid-(ˌ)ō How to pronounce kiddo (audio)
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