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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But that's not as big of a deal after the FDA, CDC, and NIH said last week there's no link between the specialized formula for preemies and a dangerous intestinal illness. Jim Cramer, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2024 We also were deeply moved by the dedication of the healthcare community — from all the people who worked together to get me to the hospital that first night, to the pediatricians, nurses, and support staff that cared for our little preemie baby. Jasmine Roth, People.com, 30 Sep. 2024 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 But Take Note The minimum weight is 7 pounds, so these aren’t ideal for newborns or preemies. Laura Denby, Parents, 4 Aug. 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 7 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

preemie

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

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