preschooler
noun
pre·school·er
ˈprē-ˌskü-lər 
1
: a child not yet old enough for school
2
: a child attending a preschool
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The Studio Ghibli film, directed by Hayao Miyazaki, stands in contrast to the Disney princess movies that captivated my fellow preschoolers in the mid-’90s.
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Stephanie Bai,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2026
High schoolers between 14-17 years old and preschoolers ages 5 and younger are the age groups most likely to unintentionally shoot themselves or others.
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Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 June 2026
Community cohesion Kolya, a preschooler, is just learning how to plant with the advice of the school’s gardeners.
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Fred Weir,
Christian Science Monitor,
25 June 2026
My preschooler lays out his own outfit for the next day.
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Melissa Willets,
Parents,
18 June 2026
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Stephanie Bai,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2026
High schoolers between 14-17 years old and preschoolers ages 5 and younger are the age groups most likely to unintentionally shoot themselves or others.
—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 June 2026
Community cohesion Kolya, a preschooler, is just learning how to plant with the advice of the school’s gardeners.
—
Fred Weir,
Christian Science Monitor,
25 June 2026
My preschooler lays out his own outfit for the next day.
—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
18 June 2026
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“Preschooler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preschooler. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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preschooler
noun
pre·school·er
ˈprē-ˈskü-lər
: a child of preschool age
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