as in kid
a young person who is between infancy and adulthood
at the Scottish festival there were traditional contests of strength and endurance, Celtic fiddlers, and groups of bairns performing Highland flings
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Recent Examples of bairn
The Wallace also has a children’s menu and wee bathrobes for the bairns in the marble guest bathrooms.
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Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2024
Later, Marsali once again fails to read the room and talks to Ian about all of her bairns and the joys of a big family.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 13 Apr. 2020
Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2024
Later, Marsali once again fails to read the room and talks to Ian about all of her bairns and the joys of a big family.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 13 Apr. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bairn
Noun
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One was a short, funny, wiry kid named Ernie, who had grand theft auto on his résumé.—
Graydon Carter,
The Atlantic,
14 Mar. 2025
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There’s also a location in Houston and a fully shoppable website that stocks women’s, men’s, and kid’s boots ($275), as well as a concierge service to customize any pair.—
Perrie Samotin,
Glamour,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Some have children at home and the income from low-wage jobs doesn’t cover the cost of childcare.—
Peter Ubel,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Although long-term use may be safe for many, concerns exist about its potential effects on puberty in children and adolescents.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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First, cubs emerged earlier than the scientists expected, based on previous records.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
28 Feb. 2025
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Three cubs born of one female is exciting news for the park, which was listed as a World Heritage Site in 2021.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
4 Feb. 2025
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“Bairn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bairn. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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