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 early education provider will be for infants starting at six-weeks old, toddlers and preschoolers. Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025 Here’s everything families can expect from the upcoming series for preschoolers. Clea Haran, Parents, 27 June 2025 Perversely, though, Universal Transitional Kindergarten is going to cause California to lose more child care spots for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Howard C Wu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2025 As a preschooler Walton was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and, according to the Walton family, was cured in part thanks to his mother feeding him an all-natural diet. Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 19 June 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 21 Jul. 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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