little one
noun
plural little ones
: a young child
Need to disguise vegetables in order for your little ones to eat them?—
Redbook
Redbook… the pleasure of exposing a little one to the joy of the moviegoing.—Gene Siskel
Gene SiskelUp to this point their entire stay in San Francisco had been leisurely, what Webb called a "babymoon"—a last chance to chill before another little one arrives.—Alan Shipnuck
Alan ShipnuckExamples of little one in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
In another photo featuring the little one, a shirtless Bieber sat on an outside seat while looking at his son lying down in black and white checkered shorts.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 13 June 2025
The bright colors and cute animal faces are welcoming and will make your little one feel comforted when they’re still getting used to the potty.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 12 June 2025
Alas, during one night siege (silly enough to not scare the little ones, even as the entire village repeatedly goes up in flames), Hiccup aims his weapon at the shape of a Night Fury (no one, we’re told repeatedly, as ever really seen one), shoots, and … what!
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 9 June 2025
Protect your little ones and furry friends: Never leave young children and pets alone in vehicles, especially during hot weather when car interiors can become dangerously hot in a matter of minutes.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for little one
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Kayla Grant, People.com, 13 June 2025
The bright colors and cute animal faces are welcoming and will make your little one feel comforted when they’re still getting used to the potty.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 12 June 2025
Alas, during one night siege (silly enough to not scare the little ones, even as the entire village repeatedly goes up in flames), Hiccup aims his weapon at the shape of a Night Fury (no one, we’re told repeatedly, as ever really seen one), shoots, and … what!
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 9 June 2025
Protect your little ones and furry friends: Never leave young children and pets alone in vehicles, especially during hot weather when car interiors can become dangerously hot in a matter of minutes.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for little one
Cite this Entry
“Little one.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/little%20one. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share