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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Protect your little ones and furry friends: Never leave young children and pets alone in vehicles, especially during hot weather when car interiors can become dangerously hot in a matter of minutes.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 26 June 2025
As any parent knows, finding the perfect kids’ bedding sets can be difficult—you’re looking for sheets that are both cute and durable, suitable for little ones but maintain some longevity.
—Jane Keltner De Valle, Architectural Digest, 26 June 2025
The proud mom of two is not immune to her little ones' charms.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 26 June 2025
In a February interview with Entertainment Tonight, the singer elaborated on the importance of protecting her little one.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 25 June 2025
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 26 June 2025
As any parent knows, finding the perfect kids’ bedding sets can be difficult—you’re looking for sheets that are both cute and durable, suitable for little ones but maintain some longevity.
—Jane Keltner De Valle, Architectural Digest, 26 June 2025
The proud mom of two is not immune to her little ones' charms.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 26 June 2025
In a February interview with Entertainment Tonight, the singer elaborated on the importance of protecting her little one.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 25 June 2025
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“Little one.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/little%20one. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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