little one
noun
plural little ones
: a young child
Need to disguise vegetables in order for your little ones to eat them?—
Redbook
Redbook… the pleasure of exposing a little one to the joy of the moviegoing.—Gene Siskel
Gene SiskelUp to this point their entire stay in San Francisco had been leisurely, what Webb called a "babymoon"—a last chance to chill before another little one arrives.—Alan Shipnuck
Alan ShipnuckExamples of little one in a Sentence
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After they were safely removed, the little ones were reunited with their mother.
—Fox News, 27 May 2024
Although the one thing that remained up in the air at the time of the interview was her little one’s due date.
—Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 24 May 2024
The boot lining should provide comfort and insulation and be moisture-wicking to keep your little one's feet dry and warm.
Features: If your child is very independent or just learning to put shoes on themselves, look for tabs or grips that help kids pull their boots on.
—Casey Clark, Parents, 1 June 2024
But parents, the movie is rated PG, so there may be some scenes of action and adventure that your little one may find a bit scary at times.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 22 May 2024
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Fox News, 27 May 2024
Although the one thing that remained up in the air at the time of the interview was her little one’s due date.
—Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 24 May 2024
The boot lining should provide comfort and insulation and be moisture-wicking to keep your little one's feet dry and warm.
Features: If your child is very independent or just learning to put shoes on themselves, look for tabs or grips that help kids pull their boots on.
—Casey Clark, Parents, 1 June 2024
But parents, the movie is rated PG, so there may be some scenes of action and adventure that your little one may find a bit scary at times.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 22 May 2024
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“Little one.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/little%20one. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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