little one
noun
plural little ones
: a young child
Need to disguise vegetables in order for your little ones to eat them?—
Redbook
Redbook… the pleasure of exposing a little one to the joy of the moviegoing.—Gene Siskel
Gene SiskelUp to this point their entire stay in San Francisco had been leisurely, what Webb called a "babymoon"—a last chance to chill before another little one arrives.—Alan Shipnuck
Alan ShipnuckExamples of little one in a Sentence
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Before cleaning out the nose, use saline drops or spray to break up the mucus and make the suction easier and more comfortable for your little one.
—Christin Perry, Parents, 10 May 2024
Each kit is meticulously curated to provide everything needed to bake memories with the little ones, delivered right to the doorstep.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 10 May 2024
The photo of their baby daughter showed the little one lying down wearing a striped outfit with her legs crossed.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
The industrial-chic space is also expansive enough, inside and out, so the little ones won’t feel cramped.
—Brock Keeling, Orange County Register, 8 May 2024
Two little ones have adopted the former Iowa Hawkeye’s literal name.
—Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2024
All the rooms have ocean views, and most also feature a lanai or balcony, which is particularly nice to use while little ones nap.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2024
Safe for little ones 4 months and up, the plate, bowl, and two spoons are sustainably made from bamboo and silicone.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 26 Apr. 2024
The little one wore striped black pajamas that matched his mom's.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 23 Apr. 2024
Christin Perry, Parents, 10 May 2024
Each kit is meticulously curated to provide everything needed to bake memories with the little ones, delivered right to the doorstep.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 10 May 2024
The photo of their baby daughter showed the little one lying down wearing a striped outfit with her legs crossed.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
The industrial-chic space is also expansive enough, inside and out, so the little ones won’t feel cramped.
—Brock Keeling, Orange County Register, 8 May 2024
Two little ones have adopted the former Iowa Hawkeye’s literal name.
—Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2024
All the rooms have ocean views, and most also feature a lanai or balcony, which is particularly nice to use while little ones nap.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2024
Safe for little ones 4 months and up, the plate, bowl, and two spoons are sustainably made from bamboo and silicone.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 26 Apr. 2024
The little one wore striped black pajamas that matched his mom's.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 23 Apr. 2024
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“Little one.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/little%20one. Accessed 13 May. 2024.
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