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
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Best of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star A calming song can help your little one wind down for bed in the best environment possible—in fact one survey recently found that some parents think that listening to music or white noise during bedtime helps their kids sleep better.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 3 Oct. 2025
For a high-value science and craft project, the Creativity for Kids Grow 'N Glow Terrarium Kit gives your little ones the chance to see how nature works by planting and nurturing their own mini-ecosystem.
—Tabitha Britt, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Oct. 2025
In her post, Audrey and her little one can be seen snuggling up together, with her baby boy clutching her finger.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
While some corn mazes are perfect for all ages and include activities especially for younger kids, others are more grown-up and may prove too scary or challenging for little ones.
—Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 1 Oct. 2025
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Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 3 Oct. 2025
For a high-value science and craft project, the Creativity for Kids Grow 'N Glow Terrarium Kit gives your little ones the chance to see how nature works by planting and nurturing their own mini-ecosystem.
—Tabitha Britt, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Oct. 2025
In her post, Audrey and her little one can be seen snuggling up together, with her baby boy clutching her finger.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
While some corn mazes are perfect for all ages and include activities especially for younger kids, others are more grown-up and may prove too scary or challenging for little ones.
—Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 1 Oct. 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 8 Oct. 2025.
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