preschooler

noun

pre·​school·​er ˈprē-ˌskü-lər How to pronounce preschooler (audio)
1
: a child not yet old enough for school
2
: a child attending a preschool

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The program is designed for preschoolers, but children of all ages are welcome. Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025 The preschooler appeared to be resting her head on her mom's in another photo. Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025 The show, which is aimed at preschoolers, is called Super Duper Bunny League, and it’s based on a comic book series by Jamie Smart. Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 20 Feb. 2025 Peppa Pig Theme Park Dallas / Fort Worth is designed to be a first theme park experience for preschoolers. Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for preschooler

Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of preschooler was in 1937

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“Preschooler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preschooler. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

preschooler

noun
pre·​school·​er ˈprē-ˈskü-lər How to pronounce preschooler (audio)
: a child of preschool age

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