kiddie

noun

kid·​die ˈki-dē 

variants or less commonly kiddy

plural kiddies

often attributive

: a small child

a kiddie pool

kiddie rides

Synonyms

• kid
• child
• chick

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Wild Rivers also features a play area for younger kids, including kiddie slides and a massive 30-foot play structure with a 500-gallon tipping bucket. —Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 31 July 2025

Many a motorist’s vehicle doubles as an office, bedroom, entertainment center, snack wagon, kiddie pet transporter and more. —Josh Max, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025

Now, the feathery emu bobs for cherry tomatoes in her half-foot deep blue kiddie pool and watches as passersby marvel at her ability to find any fruit thrown to her. —Kairi Lowery, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 July 2025

Avoid doing anything to heat or agitate plastic, so quit putting plastic containers in the microwave and kiddie cups in the dishwasher. —Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 7 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

kid entry 1

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for kiddie

• biddy
• giddy
• sidi
• solidi