neonates

noun

Definition of neonatesnext
plural of neonate
as in infants
a recently born person the hospital has added a new wing especially for neonates

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  1. children
  2. newborn
  3. toddlers
Noun
  • The hospital said another strike near its entrance on Wednesday killed a woman and her two children.
    Samy Magdy and Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Hospital records show that a family of eight was among those killed, including four children, their parents and two grandparents.
    Samy Magdy and Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of children
Noun
  • Following the birth of her niece, Jing returns to Singapore for the newborn’s birthday celebration.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Sullivan added that the newborns even soothe each other if one of them is fussy.
    Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of newborn
Noun
  • And Lorraine Berry looks at 18 books to give toddlers, young readers and teens for the holidays.
    Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Shopping for a college student who could use access to better snacks than what’s in the vending machine or a new mom with toddlers to entertain?
    Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of toddlers
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