preemie

noun

pree·​mie ˈprē-mē How to pronounce preemie (audio)
variants or less commonly premie
: a premature baby

Examples of preemie in a Sentence

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How Much Will Sensory Soothe Car Seats Cost? Car seats with Sensory Soothe are suitable for preemies and infants between 3 and 30 pounds, start shipping in mid-February and will be available at online retailers including Babylist, Amazon, Target and Walmart. Leslie Katz, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025 Anna Grace’s brother, Tatum, was born a micro preemie, at just 1 lb., 5 oz. Andrea Wurzburger, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024 Offerings include girls’ and boys’ pieces ranging in size from preemie and newborn to toddler, in addition to mommy-and-me matching pajamas and loungewear for adults: sweatshirts, sweatpants, tank tops and PJ sets (for both women and men). Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Dec. 2024 Kate Wells/Michigan Public No hospital in the Upper Peninsula was equipped to care for a preemie that young. Kate Wells, NPR, 2 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for preemie 

Word History

Etymology

premature + -ie

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of preemie was in 1927

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“Preemie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preemie. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

Medical Definition

preemie

noun
pree·​mie
variants or premie
: a baby born prematurely

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