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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Over the course of an episode, love seemed to be blooming for the pair amid their youthful excursions, which included pinball dates, scooter rides and splashing in kiddie pools.
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Nicole Briese, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Drain Mosquitoes breed in standing water, so make sure to empty or cover birdbaths, kiddie pools, buckets, gutters or any other containers that hold water.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Aug. 2025
That includes common-sense steps like wearing insect repellent and covering up skin, as well as clearing out areas where standing water could be collecting, like flower pots, plastic containers, gutters, buckets, bird baths and kiddie pools.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 13 Aug. 2025
For example, Finest Playa Mujeres features dedicated children’s areas with three distinct kiddie pool areas—one geared toward toddlers, one for young children and one for older kids—each a captivating play area.
—Michelle Stansbury, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2025
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Nicole Briese, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Drain Mosquitoes breed in standing water, so make sure to empty or cover birdbaths, kiddie pools, buckets, gutters or any other containers that hold water.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Aug. 2025
That includes common-sense steps like wearing insect repellent and covering up skin, as well as clearing out areas where standing water could be collecting, like flower pots, plastic containers, gutters, buckets, bird baths and kiddie pools.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 13 Aug. 2025
For example, Finest Playa Mujeres features dedicated children’s areas with three distinct kiddie pool areas—one geared toward toddlers, one for young children and one for older kids—each a captivating play area.
—Michelle Stansbury, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for kiddie
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“Kiddie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kiddie. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.
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