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, 5 Mar. 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 Grapevine is home to the indoor Peppa Pig World of Play for preschoolers. Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 28 Feb. 2025 The only school left in Gloster is a Head Start for preschoolers. Jennifer Berry Hawes, ProPublica, 19 Dec. 2024 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 14 Mar. 2025.

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preschooler

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

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