1. a baby born before the normal period of gestation is complete; a premature infant
Usage: informal; also spelled 'preemie'

Examples

• The premie spent three weeks in the neonatal intensive care unit before going home.
• Doctors monitored the premie's breathing and feeding carefully.
• Many premies require special care and equipment in their first months of life.
• The hospital has a dedicated unit for premies born before 34 weeks.
• Her twin premies were born two months early but are now healthy toddlers.