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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Since the beginning of the year, Bluey, Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends, and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse have emerged as the Top 3 streaming shows in the U.S. for preschoolers. Katie Campione, Deadline, 29 May 2025 The program is designed for preschoolers, but children of all ages are welcome. —National Trails Day, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. June 7. Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2025 Most other rides have a 40-inch requirement, which is about the height of a preschooler, and may require a supervising adult. Eve Chen, USA Today, 23 May 2025 New on Netflix This week, Netflix dropped something for the preschoolers as well as the prom-goers. Devonne Goode, Parents, 22 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for preschooler

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 5 Jun. 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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