1
: very small : diminutive
2
: very early
wee hours of the morning
Examples of wee in a Sentence
Adjective
He's just a wee lad.
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Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Unwind in a jardin Recharging in a city jardin is as authentic a Parisian experience as any, with 500-plus parks and green spaces to let wee ones run wild.
—Elissa Garay, AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
Upon their arrival, they’re greeted by a wee man known only as the Dungeon Master, who enigmatically steers them through their new locale, keeping them safe from the evil forces of Venger while providing them with clues that will ostensibly lead them home.
—Will Harris, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
However, there’s no solid science to suggest that wee color, alone, should prompt you to drink or not.
—Carlton Reid, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
An inspiring 60-second spot from Pampers features an array of wee tykes, all being comforted or protected by the popular Procter & Gamble diaper.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Unwind in a jardin Recharging in a city jardin is as authentic a Parisian experience as any, with 500-plus parks and green spaces to let wee ones run wild.
—Elissa Garay, AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
Upon their arrival, they’re greeted by a wee man known only as the Dungeon Master, who enigmatically steers them through their new locale, keeping them safe from the evil forces of Venger while providing them with clues that will ostensibly lead them home.
—Will Harris, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
However, there’s no solid science to suggest that wee color, alone, should prompt you to drink or not.
—Carlton Reid, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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“Wee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wee. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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