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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There are families coming for the promise of child-friendly food menus and kiddie pools.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Jan. 2026
The 10-foot-tall kiddie coaster reaches a top speed of 10 mph over 350 feet of track, according to Roller Coaster Database.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 30 Dec. 2025
And the kiddie underclass kept Zootopia 2 chugging along with another $5.3 million in its coffers.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 26 Dec. 2025
The depth varies — one end is a kiddie splash pool while part of the middle is roped off for a diving board.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 18 Dec. 2025
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Jan. 2026
The 10-foot-tall kiddie coaster reaches a top speed of 10 mph over 350 feet of track, according to Roller Coaster Database.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 30 Dec. 2025
And the kiddie underclass kept Zootopia 2 chugging along with another $5.3 million in its coffers.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 26 Dec. 2025
The depth varies — one end is a kiddie splash pool while part of the middle is roped off for a diving board.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 18 Dec. 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 18 Jan. 2026.
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