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
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The staff love children and will happily spend time chatting with your little ones about their Roman holiday.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
As your little one grows, signs change from feeding problems to extreme hunger, developmental delays, weight gain, and behavioral concerns.
—Brandi Jones, Health, 9 Apr. 2026
With over 16 hours of battery life and fast-charging capabilities, it’s designed to keep up with your little ones' energy levels all day long.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
Some spots, including Bamboula’s, Three Muses, and The Maison, allow little ones, while others are 21+.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
As your little one grows, signs change from feeding problems to extreme hunger, developmental delays, weight gain, and behavioral concerns.
—Brandi Jones, Health, 9 Apr. 2026
With over 16 hours of battery life and fast-charging capabilities, it’s designed to keep up with your little ones' energy levels all day long.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
Some spots, including Bamboula’s, Three Muses, and The Maison, allow little ones, while others are 21+.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 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 15 Apr. 2026.
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