preemie

noun

pree·​mie ˈprē-mē How to pronounce preemie (audio)
variants or less commonly premie
: a premature baby

Examples of preemie in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Being home with a preemie baby is very different than bringing a full-term baby home from the hospital. Jasmine Roth, People.com, 30 Sep. 2024 But Take Note The minimum weight is 7 pounds, so these aren’t ideal for newborns or preemies. Laura Denby, Parents, 4 Aug. 2024 The last point is part of a complication that affects preemies known as Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS). Stephanie Brown, Parents, 16 July 2024 And loss of that access could put thousands of preemies at risk. James Hill, ABC News, 7 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for preemie 

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Word History

Etymology

premature + -ie

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of preemie was in 1927

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Cite this Entry

“Preemie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preemie. Accessed 15 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

preemie

noun
pree·​mie
variants or premie
: a baby born prematurely

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