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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That little one was taken early by 10-year-old Vivian Orozco, who arrived with her mother, Vanessa, and aunt Beatrice Gonzalez in a pickup truck.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
If the French Quarter scene feels like too much with little ones in tow, head to the City Park location instead.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026
Vegetarian options are available, as well, plus offerings for the little ones.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Elsewhere in the conversation with Bush Hager and Jones, the actor and dancer gave an update on his life after going from one to two little ones in the house.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
If the French Quarter scene feels like too much with little ones in tow, head to the City Park location instead.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026
Vegetarian options are available, as well, plus offerings for the little ones.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Elsewhere in the conversation with Bush Hager and Jones, the actor and dancer gave an update on his life after going from one to two little ones in the house.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
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 3 May. 2026.
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