as in kid
a young person who is between infancy and adulthood
let's go out to a restaurant where there won't be any screaming kiddos running around
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Recent Examples of kiddo
Explore the waterways on kayaks and paddle boards, and let the kiddos play at the arcade and the new mini-golf course.
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Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
An oversized canopy folds down to almost entirely shade your kiddo from the sun.
—Erica Zazo, Outside, 20 Feb. 2026
There are good times to be had with upcoming Chick-fil-A store openings in Indiana, especially for kiddos.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 19 Feb. 2026
For some people, a fish is a great family pet that brings all the joy and happiness your kiddo needs.
—Angela Hatem, Parents, 10 Feb. 2026
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Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
An oversized canopy folds down to almost entirely shade your kiddo from the sun.
—Erica Zazo, Outside, 20 Feb. 2026
There are good times to be had with upcoming Chick-fil-A store openings in Indiana, especially for kiddos.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 19 Feb. 2026
For some people, a fish is a great family pet that brings all the joy and happiness your kiddo needs.
—Angela Hatem, Parents, 10 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for kiddo
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kiddo
Noun
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Choose from a big assortment of polish, gift sets, treatments and polish for kids.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The first generation of parents to have resorted, at least occasionally, to mollifying their children by putting digital screens in their hands has now seen those kids grow up.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Seasonal children's programming is available for ages three to 17, and adults can enjoy the cold plunges, sauna, and hot tub at the Lazy You Hideaway while the kids are occupied.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Swalwells reported up to $38,000 a year in childcare expenses for their three children.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Kiddo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kiddo. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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