preemie

noun

variants also premie
Definition of preemienext
as in newborn

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Recent Examples of preemie Like many parents of preemies, we were thrust into a world of daily highs and lows. — Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026 When Kirstie Rickert’s daughter was born a preemie two years ago, diaper rashes were a major and relentless struggle. — Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026 In a 2015 email, when Mead Johnson was considering supplying some of its formula to a researcher for a study, a company neonatologist expressed concern that the results could be spun to make the preemie product look unsafe. — David Hilzenrath, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026 Born a micro preemie at under 26 weeks, little Alistair was also at very high risk for severe disease from other germs, including respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). — Tara Haelle, Scientific American, 23 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for preemie
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preemie
  1. newborn
  2. infant
  3. neonate
  4. toddler
  5. kid
  6. baby
  7. child
  8. kiddo
Noun
  • As technology continues to improve, the day when every newborn's genome can be read at birth and every adult's genome can be read on request draws closer.
    — William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • In the early months, they’re used to swaddle newborns (often with a silent prayer for a nap that’s longer than 20 minutes).
    — Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of newborn
Noun
  • Perreault-Magny, a father of a toddler, said he's seen mothers carrying infants through the woods, their feet wrapped in aluminum foil to stave off the winter's cold.
    — Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 29 July 2026
  • The only product legally required by the federal government to have an expiration date is infant formula.
    — Olga R. Rodriguez, Fortune, 29 July 2026
Definition of infant
Noun
  • Males guard the eggs and newborn frogs, called neonates.
    — Ana V. Longo, The Conversation, 24 June 2026
  • There have been publications about nicotine transmission and neonates after blood transfusion.
    — Torie Bosch, STAT, 1 June 2026
Definition of neonate
Noun
  • Research consistently shows the foods toddlers choose early on affects their taste preferences, making dietary habits ingrained and influencing diet later in life.
    — Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Is this all akin to a toddler outfitted in North Face gear so the child can climb around a playground or be prepared for whatever extremes might arise at the Whole Foods deli counter?
    — Matt Degen, AJC.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of toddler
Noun
  • Residents didn’t feel safe walking their dogs down the street, let alone taking their kids to the neighborhood park.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Aliso Beach has a steep drop-off near the shoreline, where several kids took the warnings seriously.
    — Michele Gile, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of kid
Noun
  • Head Start serves more than half a million low-income babies, toddlers and preschoolers nationwide.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Modamily now has more than 120,000 users, and it’s led to more than 1,000 babies being born, according to Fatovic.
    — Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of baby
Noun
  • Anxiety about data centers, social platforms, children and litigation now sits beside concerns about model safety.
    — Paulo Carvão, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Those allegations had resulted in her losing custody of her children long before the shooting.
    — Isabel Rosales, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of child
Noun
  • Salting the Tomatoes for Sandwiches Tomato sandwiches are a staple lunch at grandma’s during summertime, and bored kiddos tend to love chipping in.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 July 2026
  • This will be a treat for any kiddos who love glitter and bows.
    — Anna Halkidis, Parents, 17 July 2026
Definition of kiddo

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