pre·school
ˈprē-ˌskül 
(ˌ)prē-ˈskül
: of, relating to, or constituting the period in a child's life that ordinarily precedes attendance at elementary school
pre·school
ˈprē-ˌskül
: a school for children usually younger than those attending elementary school or kindergarten : nursery school
Examples of preschool in a Sentence
Noun
children excited about starting preschool
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Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025
The inclusive push has reached the district’s preschool program as well.
—Jackie Mader, Christian Science Monitor, 9 June 2025
Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 11 June 2025
Happy big brother Dutton understood the news and quickly shared it with all his classmates and the staff at his preschool, Lauren says, laughing.
—Nancy Kruh, People.com, 30 May 2025
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Adjective
Rakow Center holding preschool gym Saturdays through Aug. 2
Dundee Township Park District is offering open gym time for preschoolers from 9 to 11 a.m.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025
The inclusive push has reached the district’s preschool program as well.
—Jackie Mader, Christian Science Monitor, 9 June 2025
Noun
Peter and Paul Catholic School, a preschool to middle school located at 1435 SW 12th Ave.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 11 June 2025
Happy big brother Dutton understood the news and quickly shared it with all his classmates and the staff at his preschool, Lauren says, laughing.
—Nancy Kruh, People.com, 30 May 2025
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“Preschool.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preschool. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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preschool
1 of 2 adjective
pre·school
ˈprē-ˌskül
: of, relating to, or being the period in a child's life to the age of five or six that ordinarily precedes attendance at school
preschool
2 of 2 noun
: a school for children usually younger than those attending elementary school or kindergarten : nursery school
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