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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Made with washable merino wool fabric, the fire retardant-free material is gentle on your little one's skin and a breeze to clean when spills or accidents happen.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 28 Nov. 2025
Baby Zain was first spotted in a Halloween photo featuring all four of Sessler's little ones.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 28 Nov. 2025
Lucknam Park is the kind of place that has a helicopter pad for arrivals, but also spare boots by the door for getting muddy; where honeymooning couples are just as well taken care of as little ones and dogs.
—Alisha Prakash, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2025
The little ones’ cover marks just the latest way the Wicked cast has honored the impact of the original song, which has amassed more than 22 million views since it was originally uploaded a year ago.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 25 Nov. 2025
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Anja Webb, Parents, 28 Nov. 2025
Baby Zain was first spotted in a Halloween photo featuring all four of Sessler's little ones.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 28 Nov. 2025
Lucknam Park is the kind of place that has a helicopter pad for arrivals, but also spare boots by the door for getting muddy; where honeymooning couples are just as well taken care of as little ones and dogs.
—Alisha Prakash, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2025
The little ones’ cover marks just the latest way the Wicked cast has honored the impact of the original song, which has amassed more than 22 million views since it was originally uploaded a year ago.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 25 Nov. 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 2 Dec. 2025.
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