preemie
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of preemie
1925–30; prem(ature), respelled to represent the pronunciation unambiguously + -ie
Example Sentences
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When Kirstie Rickert’s daughter was born a preemie two years ago, diaper rashes were a major and relentless struggle.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
The child has since been transported to a neonatal intensive care unit in Albany, where he’s been able to receive preemie care much closer to home.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 11, 2023
You may have heard the term "preemie" before, perhaps when a loved one delivered a baby more than three weeks before the expected due date.
From Salon • Aug. 7, 2023
Many dolls are made to fit preemie, newborn, or even Build-a-Bear clothes.
From The Verge • Mar. 10, 2022
She knit preemie caps for the nursery at the nearby hospital, crocheted blankets for the shelter, and helped organize the food bank.
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
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