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
Kylie’s kiddos crashed the taping of her Not Gonna Lie podcast this week, which was filmed at Disney World and featured their grandma Donna Kelce as a guest.
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Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
It was made clear that guests’ parents could contact the hosts, and if the kiddos really needed their phones, that was OK.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 1 Nov. 2025
It’s made of dense foam pieces, including a base, cushion and two triangle pillows, allowing kiddos to create forts and obstacle courses along with sturdy, comfortable seating.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
From the end of September until Halloween, Lorrie Scott can usually be found decorating her Ramona home in preparation for a crowd of costumed kiddos.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
Fun for kiddos and reassuring for parents, the Fitbit Ace earned our Editors' Choice award for kid-friendly smartwatch.
—PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
Canvases Creative kiddos like Dick's will love engaging in a DIY art project.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
Special suites themed as cave-like sleeping dens are extra fun for the kiddos.
—Jean Chen Smith, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025
In December 2024, the Oklahoma native went to Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida, with her kiddos.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
It was made clear that guests’ parents could contact the hosts, and if the kiddos really needed their phones, that was OK.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 1 Nov. 2025
It’s made of dense foam pieces, including a base, cushion and two triangle pillows, allowing kiddos to create forts and obstacle courses along with sturdy, comfortable seating.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
From the end of September until Halloween, Lorrie Scott can usually be found decorating her Ramona home in preparation for a crowd of costumed kiddos.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
Fun for kiddos and reassuring for parents, the Fitbit Ace earned our Editors' Choice award for kid-friendly smartwatch.
—PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
Canvases Creative kiddos like Dick's will love engaging in a DIY art project.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
Special suites themed as cave-like sleeping dens are extra fun for the kiddos.
—Jean Chen Smith, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025
In December 2024, the Oklahoma native went to Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida, with her kiddos.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kiddos
Noun
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People showed up in droves -- families, individuals, kids.—
Sean Clancy,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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After the actress unveiled a new skincare line for kids on Thursday, there was a swift backlash online against the idea of little ones being taught to use face masks and the like at such an early age.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The Halls have three children ranging in age from 7 to 15.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
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The funding changes affect the 42 million Americans who receive SNAP benefits, including low-income families, children and seniors.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Kiddos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kiddos. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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