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
  • For older kids who have trouble adjusting to the demands on the school year, plenty of time to wind down after school and a predictable morning routine are key.
    — Parents, Parents, 17 July 2026
  • That said, this probably won’t be even faintly legible on a home entertainment system, let alone the handheld gadgets that kids like the ones seen here prefer to watch entertainment on these days.
    — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 17 July 2026
Definition of kid
Noun
  • Under the law, their children were deemed to be citizens at birth.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
  • Two adults and a child were injured by falling debris in Qatar as the country defended against Iranian attacks, its Ministry of Interior said Sunday.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 12 July 2026
Definition of child

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“Kiddie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kiddie. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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