kiddie

noun

ˈki-dē How to pronounce kiddie (audio)
variants also kiddy
Definition of kiddienext
as in kid
a young person who is between infancy and adulthood there are plenty of attractions at the state fair that will amuse the kiddies

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Recent Examples of kiddie Boise City Aquatic Center at 5959 North Discovery Way offers a kiddie pool, a warm pool, a slide and a lap pool with set lanes and an open section. — Hali Smith june 2, Idaho Statesman, 2 June 2026 The folks behind the Golden Arches has just announced two new meals to mark the occasion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup— a new Adult Happy Meal and one for the kiddies. — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 2 June 2026 One option is to set your grow bags in a kiddie pool — hard sided is best. — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026 Live music for kiddies caused tots to dance to the sounds of the duet ButterBean. — Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for kiddie
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kiddie
  1. kid
  2. child
Noun
  • The 34-year-old gave birth there to all three kids, Levi, 5, Elijah, 3, and Rae, who turns 1 in September.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Just as many people can’t afford to have someone else clean their homes, landscape their yards or nanny their kids, those struggling to make ends meet may need to lean on AI assistance.
    — Billy J. Stratton, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of kid
Noun
  • The strike in the town of Zawaida also wounded at least five other people, including a child, according to the Al-Aqsa Martyrs hospital, which received the casualties.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Moore, a 47-year-old elementary school teacher, had spent most of his career teaching children around Summer’s age.
    — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of child

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“Kiddie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kiddie. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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