as in kid
a young person who is between infancy and adulthood
let's go out to a restaurant where there won't be any screaming kiddos running around
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Recent Examples of kiddo
An oversized canopy folds down to almost entirely shade your kiddo from the sun.
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Erica Zazo, Outside, 20 Feb. 2026
There are good times to be had with upcoming Chick-fil-A store openings in Indiana, especially for kiddos.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 19 Feb. 2026
For some people, a fish is a great family pet that brings all the joy and happiness your kiddo needs.
—Angela Hatem, Parents, 10 Feb. 2026
In April 2018, Igelsias introduced his kiddos to the game of soccer, sharing a photo of the trio watching together.
—Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for kiddo
Erica Zazo, Outside, 20 Feb. 2026
There are good times to be had with upcoming Chick-fil-A store openings in Indiana, especially for kiddos.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 19 Feb. 2026
For some people, a fish is a great family pet that brings all the joy and happiness your kiddo needs.
—Angela Hatem, Parents, 10 Feb. 2026
In April 2018, Igelsias introduced his kiddos to the game of soccer, sharing a photo of the trio watching together.
—Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for kiddo
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kiddo
Noun
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Ben Wang delivers a breakthrough performance in the title role as a kid who tries to conquer his anxiety issues head-on by running for class president.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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According to his lawyer, Jimenez was trying to encourage the agents to wrap up before the kids arrived.—
Ruby Cramer,
New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Rodin himself got married in 1961, to the psychologist Jill Schwab, and raised four children.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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None of the 140 children, teachers and staff inside the synagogue were injured, authorities said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Kiddo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kiddo. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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