preemie

1 of 2

noun (1)

pree·​mie ˈprē-mē 

variants or less commonly premie

: a premature baby

premie

2 of 2

noun (2)

pre·​mie

less common spelling of preemie

: a premature baby

Examples of preemie in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Celebrating special holidays are one way to boost the spirits of the preemies' parents, who are in the unit day in and day out as their little ones grow and gain strength, a hospital spokesperson said. — Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 2 July 2026

Pampers Swaddlers These tried-and-true diapers, available in preemie sizes—plus larger sizes for growing babes—are a must-have for life with a newborn. — Melissa Willets, Parents, 1 July 2026

Noun

Sizes run from premie to 5T for toddlers, and there’s a kids’ section up to size 14. — Liv Birdsall, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2020

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

premature + -ie

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1927, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for preemie

• emmy
• jemmy
• remi
• semi

Medical Definition

preemie

noun

pree·​mie

variants or premie

ˈprē-mē 

: a baby born prematurely