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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—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
Plus, the best pieces have a sleek design that can grow with your little one and their hobbies.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026
In addition to various climbing walls of different heights and difficulty, the climbing gym offers various youth programs and toddler sessions for the little ones.
—Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
There’s a new Forest School (little ones will love the treasure hunt), plus a kids’ menu and babysitting services.
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Saleen Martin, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
Plus, the best pieces have a sleek design that can grow with your little one and their hobbies.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026
In addition to various climbing walls of different heights and difficulty, the climbing gym offers various youth programs and toddler sessions for the little ones.
—Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
There’s a new Forest School (little ones will love the treasure hunt), plus a kids’ menu and babysitting services.
—Harriet Compston, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 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 17 Feb. 2026.
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