How you introduce your littles to the trail helps determine what they think of hiking as they grow.Backpacker
… Beyoncé and JAY-Z don't post many photos of their littlest littles. Azure Hall
As a mom determined to nurse each of her littles, I've tucked myself away in airplane bathrooms dozens of times to pump ounces of milk. Kourtney Gibson
miniature applies to an exactly proportioned reproduction on a very small scale.
a dollhouse with miniature furnishings
Example Sentences
Adjective I have very little money, so I can't lend you any. I have less money than I did before. I got very little sleep last night. There's little hope of a rescue now. You have little choice but to pay attention. The new version bears little resemblance to the original. These programs have very little chance of succeeding. These trinkets have little or no value. We're having a little party this weekend. a little group of people Adverb She works very little and sleeps even less. Please speak as little as possible. We had little more than we needed. His art is little known in this country. Noun there's just a little of the pie left See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
This makes pollination a little bit more difficult. Benjamin Whitacre, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Sep. 2022 TikTok sucks up massive amounts of user data, little of which is protected under U.S. federal law. Jacob Carpenter, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2022 But multiple studies find ESG strategies are doing little of either. Terrence R. Keeley, WSJ, 12 Sep. 2022 Very little of what happens is directly tied to Utah, but a lot of it is tied to the fact that both Lori and Chad Daybell were members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Scott D. Pierce, The Salt Lake Tribune, 11 Sep. 2022 Beyond the historical marker of it being Dan Lanning’s first career win there should be little to mark the occasion of this game. James Crepea | The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 9 Sep. 2022 Charles presents himself with considerable reserve, with little of the mischievous humor the queen at times displayed. Christina Boyle, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2022 But as a Black historian who understands the power of my writing and research, there is little to debate. Keisha N. Blain, The New Republic, 9 Sep. 2022 Act 1 is essentially a neo-soul project with little of the reverent restraint that often comes with that kind of music. David Browne, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2022
Adverb
Created with aloe vera to hydrate hands and ginkgo biloba plant extract to provide antioxidants, these elevated hand sanitizers — available in the scents Champagne and Chamomile Lavender — make killing germs feel a little more luxurious. Hannah Chubb, Peoplemag, 14 Sep. 2022 The Emmy Awards — which, like everything else, had to adjust protocols for the past two years because of Covid concerns — looked a little more normal this year. Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 13 Sep. 2022 The latest episode of House of the Dragon finally revealed that the truth was a little more complicated than the rumors suggested. Lauren Morgan, EW.com, 12 Sep. 2022 So hold on, because the campaign just got a little more interesting. Steve Lopezcolumnist, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2022 This can start a virtuous cycle, in which the recipient of compassion gets a little more resilient and becomes better able to show compassion themselves. Arthur C. Brooks, The Atlantic, 8 Sep. 2022 The Global Citizen festival, taking place in two major global cities this year, just got a little more exciting. Rivea Ruff, Essence, 8 Sep. 2022 Love apple pie, but looking for something a little more outside-the-box to wow your family with this year? Rebecca Shinners, Country Living, 7 Sep. 2022 Siófok, on the southern bank, provides an array of bars and clubs for the younger crowd while the north shore is a little more sophisticated, with spas, vineyards and historic towns. Nathan Kay, CNN, 31 Aug. 2022
Noun
Be careful to not overuse products, especially on the the first day, and remember a little can go a long way. Cristina Montemayor, Men's Health, 25 Aug. 2022 Before joining The Chronicle, Erin worked at newspapers all over the Bay Area and covered a little of everything, including business and technology, city government, and education. Erin Allday, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 July 2022 For those willing to sacrifice a little of the Taycan's dynamic fidelity for greater versatility, or who are simply taken by the wagon's longroof proportions, the Cross Turismo 4S occupies a compelling spot in Porsche's EV lineup. Greg Fink, Car and Driver, 7 July 2022 Before joining The Chronicle, Erin worked at newspapers all over the Bay Area and covered a little of everything, including business and technology, city government, and education. Erin Allday, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 July 2022 Mix a few of these together to create a combination tailored to your taste—or put a little of each in a small bowl. Magdalena O'neal, Sunset Magazine, 10 Mar. 2022 Before joining The Chronicle, Erin worked at newspapers all over the Bay Area and covered a little of everything, including business and technology, city government, and education. Erin Allday, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 June 2022 Melton was a four-star recruit with an offer from Ohio State who chose to stay home and do a little of everything for a rebuilding Rutgers program, as a receiver, runner and kick returner. Nate Atkins, The Indianapolis Star, 30 Apr. 2022 Lead guard Baylor Scheierman does a little of everything, ranking second on the team in scoring (16.2) and first in rebounds and assists (7.8, 4.6). Eddie Timanus, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2022 See More
Word History
Etymology
Adjective, Adverb, and Noun
Middle English littel, from Old English lȳtel; akin to Old High German luzzil little
First Known Use
Adjective
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Adverb
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Noun
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of little was before the 12th century