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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This free splash zone near the main playground and lake at Freedom Park features fountains and jets for little ones to run through.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2025
But there's also help out there for parents in the form of endless shows and songs that will hopefully convince your little one that using the potty is as easy as can be.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 3 June 2025
The Lawn is located on the west end of the Legends complex and there’s plenty of space for little ones to run and play.
—Maddie Carr, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2025
Protect your little ones and furry friends: Never leave young children and pets alone in vehicles, especially during hot weather when car interiors can become dangerously hot in a matter of minutes.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 31 May 2025
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Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2025
But there's also help out there for parents in the form of endless shows and songs that will hopefully convince your little one that using the potty is as easy as can be.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 3 June 2025
The Lawn is located on the west end of the Legends complex and there’s plenty of space for little ones to run and play.
—Maddie Carr, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2025
Protect your little ones and furry friends: Never leave young children and pets alone in vehicles, especially during hot weather when car interiors can become dangerously hot in a matter of minutes.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 31 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for little one
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“Little one.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/little%20one. Accessed 8 Jun. 2025.
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