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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The preemies had to stay in the NICU at Avera Health in Sioux Falls for 58 days. Sam Gillette, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025 The 2-ounce bottle is designed for preemies and comes with the Preemie nipple, which is slower than the Level 1 flow. Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 16 May 2024 That her [full-term] son wasn't special for being more developed than a preemie. Toria Sheffield, People.com, 15 Feb. 2025 Being home with a preemie baby is very different than bringing a full-term baby home from the hospital. Jasmine Roth, People.com, 30 Sep. 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 14 Jun. 2025.

Medical Definition

preemie

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

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