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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Erwin Chemerinsky, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
Or take a literal shot of reality with a wee dram in the tasting room at Talisker Distillery, followed by a gourmet dinner from the Welsh chef who owns the charming Hame Hotel with his Polish partner and their adorable Aussie dog.
—Patti Nickell, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
Alternatively, dance the night away under the stars with one of the cruise line's iconic parties that last until the wee hours of the morning.
—Megan Dubois, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
This Saturday event will play nonstop music until the wee hours of the morning.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Video games are obviously designed to keep people, including children, playing into the wee hours.
—Erwin Chemerinsky, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
Or take a literal shot of reality with a wee dram in the tasting room at Talisker Distillery, followed by a gourmet dinner from the Welsh chef who owns the charming Hame Hotel with his Polish partner and their adorable Aussie dog.
—Patti Nickell, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
Alternatively, dance the night away under the stars with one of the cruise line's iconic parties that last until the wee hours of the morning.
—Megan Dubois, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
This Saturday event will play nonstop music until the wee hours of the morning.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for wee
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“Wee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wee. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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