little one

noun

plural little ones
: a young child
Need to disguise vegetables in order for your little ones to eat them?—Redbook
… the pleasure of exposing a little one to the joy of the moviegoing.—Gene Siskel
Up 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

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Parents checking into a hotel with little ones in tow may think to wipe down the TV remote first, but research and inspector practices point to a few other surfaces worth a quick look at check-in. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026 Most of the dance floor is filled with little ones under the age of five. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 15 Oct. 2026 However, there are some scenes that demonstrate the life-or-death nature of these environments—so skip if that might be too much for your little one. — Anna Earl, Parents, 15 Oct. 2026 Below, explore the best trundle beds for little ones and adults alike, along with shopping tips from Agárdy and more AD PRO Directory designers. — Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for little one

Word History

First Known Use

1509, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of little one was in 1509

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