as in kids
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 kiddos
Once school is out and the kiddos are home, things can become chaotic, and summer camp can be expensive.
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Robin Westen, Parents, 21 May 2026
De-stress, increase energy or calm your kiddos with the best Olly has for mood.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
This is a nice outing for couples seeking a break from the kiddos, or groups looking for a sit-down dining experience while in town.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Song is a longtime fan of the Los Angeles Rams and the Los Angeles Lakers, sharing her love of the teams with her kiddos.
—Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
The Olsen kiddos trying to close their front door to keep the sharks out is just as well-shot and grimly hilarious as Lisa readying to give birth as the floodwaters rise.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2026
Even the kiddos always come back for seconds of this cheesy vegetable dish.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
While some parents might allow or even encourage screens, games, or books at the table to keep their kiddos quiet and entertained, Lakshmi isn’t down with that.
—Marah Eakin, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026
For parents looking for something more active, there will be a kid-friendly yoga class available and the Fort Worth Vaqueros FC soccer team will be there to run soccer drills with kiddos.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Mar. 2026
Robin Westen, Parents, 21 May 2026
De-stress, increase energy or calm your kiddos with the best Olly has for mood.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
This is a nice outing for couples seeking a break from the kiddos, or groups looking for a sit-down dining experience while in town.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Song is a longtime fan of the Los Angeles Rams and the Los Angeles Lakers, sharing her love of the teams with her kiddos.
—Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
The Olsen kiddos trying to close their front door to keep the sharks out is just as well-shot and grimly hilarious as Lisa readying to give birth as the floodwaters rise.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2026
Even the kiddos always come back for seconds of this cheesy vegetable dish.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
While some parents might allow or even encourage screens, games, or books at the table to keep their kiddos quiet and entertained, Lakshmi isn’t down with that.
—Marah Eakin, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026
For parents looking for something more active, there will be a kid-friendly yoga class available and the Fort Worth Vaqueros FC soccer team will be there to run soccer drills with kiddos.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kiddos
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Enjoy sports events and fun activities with kids.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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Seven kids in that youngest age bracket were seriously injured enough to require a hospital stay.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Smart toys that can directly respond to children and their environments have proliferated in recent years, offering parents a new way to teach their children important skills.—
Noelle Harff,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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The guiding image of my process was not an outline, but the ball pit found at indoor playgrounds, beloved by children and feared by adults who carry hand sanitizer just for such activities.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Kiddos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kiddos. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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