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

Examples of preschooler in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The program is designed for preschoolers, but children of all ages are welcome. Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2024 Savannah Sunset requires all guests to be age 5 or older—a serious caveat for families with animal-loving preschoolers—and a restriction that’s almost impossible to find anywhere online. Alena Botros, Fortune, 16 June 2024 Indeed, this is perhaps one of the best Christmas movies for toddlers and preschoolers! Suelain Moy, Parents, 14 June 2024 The tune was hard to make out over the buzz of the audience — a combination of excited adults and restless preschoolers — but as Savannah’s moment in the spotlight unfolded, the melody became clear. Lane Sainty, The Arizona Republic, 2 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for preschooler 

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Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 4 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

preschooler

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

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