kiddie

noun

kid·​die ˈki-dē How to pronounce kiddie (audio)
variants or less commonly kiddy
plural kiddies
often attributive
: a small child
a kiddie pool
kiddie rides

Examples of kiddie in a Sentence

It's a scary movie that might not be appropriate for the kiddies. there are plenty of attractions at the state fair that will amuse the kiddies
Recent Examples on the Web This year, only kiddie rides will be available at Greek Fest. Ridah Syed, Journal Sentinel, 21 June 2024 Wild Frontier Fun Park, Comins In the north central part of the state, the Wild Frontier Fun Park promises restored vintage rides, including a technicolor Tilt-a-Whirl, a kiddie coaster and bumper cars. Lily Altavena, Detroit Free Press, 19 June 2024 To those who wonder how the playpen placed in inches of water could be a child drowning hazard when toddlers are often placed in bathtubs or kiddie pools with the same amount of water, the doctor clarifies that these situations are also dangerous, and have led to drownings. Melissa Willets, Parents, 18 June 2024 Carnival rides, kiddie tractor pull, pet show, chicken rodeo, pageants, tractor pull, demolition derby and more. Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 15 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for kiddie 

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Word History

Etymology

kid entry 1

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of kiddie was in 1889

Dictionary Entries Near kiddie

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“Kiddie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kiddie. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.

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