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
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Crafted from soft, washable fabric and featuring removable wheels, this sturdy toy is a wonderful way to help your little one get started on their problem-solving adventures.
—Hildara Araya, Parents, 20 Dec. 2025
Hewitt also included a clip of the moment the couple saw their little one.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025
Their holiday afternoon tea features themed sandwiches and treats, and the hotel even has a resident Santa Claus in its second-floor lobby for the little ones.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2025
Her reel has clocked up nearly 2 million views and hundreds of comments from other parents who weren’t ready for the day their little ones outgrow Santa Claus.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
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Hildara Araya, Parents, 20 Dec. 2025
Hewitt also included a clip of the moment the couple saw their little one.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025
Their holiday afternoon tea features themed sandwiches and treats, and the hotel even has a resident Santa Claus in its second-floor lobby for the little ones.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2025
Her reel has clocked up nearly 2 million views and hundreds of comments from other parents who weren’t ready for the day their little ones outgrow Santa Claus.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
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 22 Dec. 2025.
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