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

The hotel works with preferred vendors to help ensure smooth traveling for those with little ones, including babysitting services and in-suite delivery of helpful items. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026

Melamine—a lightweight, durable, and shatterproof material that’s ideal for cookouts and parties, especially when little ones are around. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 9 July 2026

Some titles are built for little ones, with familiar characters and shorter runtimes, while others work better for older kids who can handle darker themes or a longer sit. — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026

In the eight-photo carousel, the actress recapped her life with a few sweet pictures with her baby, including one of her and Green, 29, cuddling their little one in the hospital room while concealing the newborn’s face. — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 8 July 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