kiddie

noun

kid·​die ˈki-dē How to pronounce kiddie (audio)
variants or less commonly kiddy
plural kiddies
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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Guests can enjoy food samples and demonstrations, along with family-friendly activities, like a kiddie booth with a play pharmacy and coloring books. Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 27 Oct. 2025 Shuckle Bucks are an easy way to pay and play any activities not covered under general admission such as face painting, cow train, corn cannon, kiddie zip line and more. Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Oct. 2025 Holding a bottle of wine and an armful of kiddie presents. Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 2 Oct. 2025 There were kiddie pools in the yard and vintage VW buses in the driveway. Clare Malone, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025 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 12 Nov. 2025.

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