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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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
Be sure to bring the little ones, too, because this festival is super family-friendly.
—Sarah Kuta, The Denver Post, 21 May 2024
Brittani and her team meticulously plan and curate seasonal collections that resonate with parents looking for stylish yet practical clothes for their little ones.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 11 May 2024
Family members of two children who were seriously injured in last week’s drive-by shooting at a west Fort Worth apartment complex say their little ones face a long recovery.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2024
Before cleaning out the nose, use saline drops or spray to break up the mucus and make the suction easier and more comfortable for your little one.
—Christin Perry, Parents, 10 May 2024
Each kit is meticulously curated to provide everything needed to bake memories with the little ones, delivered right to the doorstep.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 10 May 2024
The photo of their baby daughter showed the little one lying down wearing a striped outfit with her legs crossed.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
The industrial-chic space is also expansive enough, inside and out, so the little ones won’t feel cramped.
—Brock Keeling, Orange County Register, 8 May 2024
Sari Hitchins, Parents, 22 May 2024
Be sure to bring the little ones, too, because this festival is super family-friendly.
—Sarah Kuta, The Denver Post, 21 May 2024
Brittani and her team meticulously plan and curate seasonal collections that resonate with parents looking for stylish yet practical clothes for their little ones.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 11 May 2024
Family members of two children who were seriously injured in last week’s drive-by shooting at a west Fort Worth apartment complex say their little ones face a long recovery.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2024
Before cleaning out the nose, use saline drops or spray to break up the mucus and make the suction easier and more comfortable for your little one.
—Christin Perry, Parents, 10 May 2024
Each kit is meticulously curated to provide everything needed to bake memories with the little ones, delivered right to the doorstep.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 10 May 2024
The photo of their baby daughter showed the little one lying down wearing a striped outfit with her legs crossed.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
The industrial-chic space is also expansive enough, inside and out, so the little ones won’t feel cramped.
—Brock Keeling, Orange County Register, 8 May 2024
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“Little one.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/little%20one. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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