little one
noun
plural little ones
: a young child
Need to disguise vegetables in order for your little ones to eat them?—
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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
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Lohan, who married her husband in 2022, often shares moments with her little one on social media and during interviews.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
The junior programs accept little ones ages six and up and there are also adult classes (including evening sessions).
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Mamas of little ones will thank you.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
Looking for a fun and affordable way to keep your little one entertained this summer?
—Robin Westen, Parents, 21 May 2026
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Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
The junior programs accept little ones ages six and up and there are also adult classes (including evening sessions).
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Mamas of little ones will thank you.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
Looking for a fun and affordable way to keep your little one entertained this summer?
—Robin Westen, Parents, 21 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for little one
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“Little one.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/little%20one. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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