little one

noun

plural little ones

: a young child

Need to disguise vegetables in order for your little ones to eat them?

—Redbook

… the pleasure of exposing a little one to the joy of the moviegoing.

—Gene Siskel

Up 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

Examples of little one in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Ghostbusters costumes Matching jumpsuits work for the whole family, while a pregnant parent or little one can become the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man for a playful twist. — ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026

This is the ultimate park for adrenaline junkies, though there’s plenty for little ones to do, like splash around in the Serpent’s Pool, an expansive indoor kiddie area with two slides and other fun features. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2026

Hathaway went on to say that her entire family — including sons Jonathan, 10, and Jack, 6 — are so excited to be welcoming another little one. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 11 Aug. 2026

Extra beds, cots and bed rails are all available upon request, as well as touches to delight any little ones, including mini bathrobes, slippers and a selection of games and treats. — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1509, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for little one

• atony
• baloney
• begone
• canzone
• estrone
• fanconi
• mansoni
• moloney
• morone
• ngoni
• pallone
• quinone