prekindergarten

noun

pre·kin·der·gar·ten (ˈ)prē-ˈkin-dər-ˌgär-tᵊn

-ˈkin-də-,

-dᵊn

often attributive

Synonyms of prekindergarten next

: nursery school

: a class or program preceding kindergarten for children usually from three to four years old

Examples of prekindergarten in a Sentence

a single father with two children in prekindergarten

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The budget provided $830,000 for creating seven new sections of full-day prekindergarten to the school district, which fulfills part of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future’s early childhood education requirements. —

Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 15 Jan. 2025 In the 2023-24 school year, 47 sixth graders attended Sanchez Elementary School — the fewest students at any grade level, excluding prekindergarten, according to Texas Education Agency data. —

Keri Heath, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024 Families with children in prekindergarten through sixth grade would now be allowed to stay in the same shelter after reaching their second 60-day limit. —

Luis Ferré-Sadurní, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024 Abundant Life is a nondenominational Christian school that offers prekindergarten classes through high school. —

CBS News, 19 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for prekindergarten

Word History

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler

The first known use of prekindergarten was in 1902

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“Prekindergarten.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prekindergarten. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.

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