variants
or less commonly kiddy
plural kiddies
often attributive
: a small child
a kiddie pool
kiddie rides
Synonyms
Examples of kiddie in a Sentence
It's a scary movie that might not be appropriate for the kiddies.
there are plenty of attractions at the state fair that will amuse the kiddies
Recent Examples on the Web
Over the course of an episode, love seemed to be blooming for the pair amid their youthful excursions, which included pinball dates, scooter rides and splashing in kiddie pools.
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Nicole Briese, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
The center also lured customers by offering toddlers and children their own section: a kiddie park across from Burdines that gave families a break from shopping.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 22 Mar. 2024
Try filling up a plastic kiddie pool and tossing in a bunch of small toys, like plastic animals or gold coins.
—Christin Perry, Parents, 17 Mar. 2024
When Church started captaining Edelweiss Cruises, Velez would sometimes sit in the pilot house with a kiddie cocktail and coloring book while her mom worked.
—Journal Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2024
Choose between a 5/10K run/walk, bike ride, kiddie run/walk or dog walk at this Year of the Dragon event that attracts over 30,000 spectators and over 8,000 participants to Chinatown Plaza.
—Kamren Curiel, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2024
The kiddie tax was first enacted as part of the Tax Reform Act of 1986 to prevent parents from putting assets into their children’s names and have the income derived from these assets potentially taxed at lower rates.
—Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2024
Pop culture has embraced the phenomenon, a sure sign that it’s grown beyond kiddie quarters.
—Sonia Rao, Kansas City Star, 31 Jan. 2024
The max speed on this kiddie Toyota Tacoma is 2.8 miles per hour and the car will run for one to two hours depending on the speed it’s been going.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 13 Dec. 2023
Nicole Briese, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
The center also lured customers by offering toddlers and children their own section: a kiddie park across from Burdines that gave families a break from shopping.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 22 Mar. 2024
Try filling up a plastic kiddie pool and tossing in a bunch of small toys, like plastic animals or gold coins.
—Christin Perry, Parents, 17 Mar. 2024
When Church started captaining Edelweiss Cruises, Velez would sometimes sit in the pilot house with a kiddie cocktail and coloring book while her mom worked.
—Journal Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2024
Choose between a 5/10K run/walk, bike ride, kiddie run/walk or dog walk at this Year of the Dragon event that attracts over 30,000 spectators and over 8,000 participants to Chinatown Plaza.
—Kamren Curiel, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2024
The kiddie tax was first enacted as part of the Tax Reform Act of 1986 to prevent parents from putting assets into their children’s names and have the income derived from these assets potentially taxed at lower rates.
—Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2024
Pop culture has embraced the phenomenon, a sure sign that it’s grown beyond kiddie quarters.
—Sonia Rao, Kansas City Star, 31 Jan. 2024
The max speed on this kiddie Toyota Tacoma is 2.8 miles per hour and the car will run for one to two hours depending on the speed it’s been going.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 13 Dec. 2023
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Word History
Etymology
First Known Use
1889, in the meaning defined above
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“Kiddie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kiddie. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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