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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Nina and Cody, ecstatic about visiting their neighborhood splash pad, run through fountains and hop in kiddie pools, but protagonist JJ is a bit more skeptical. Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026 Boise City Aquatic Center at 5959 North Discovery Way offers a kiddie pool, a warm pool, a slide and a lap pool with set lanes and an open section. Hali Smith june 2, Idaho Statesman, 2 June 2026 For families Children of all ages are welcomed and looked after here—the whimsical Ritz Kids Club offers a plethora of activities (sand sculpture competitions, tennis, marine talks, etc.), playground equipment and a kiddie pool with a slide to keep the younger ones entertained. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026 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 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 20 Jun. 2026.

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