kindergarten

noun

kin·​der·​gar·​ten ˈkin-dər-ˌgär-tᵊn 

ˈkin-də-, 

-dᵊn

plural kindergartens

: a school or class for children usually from five to six years old

Examples of kindergarten in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Chicago Jewish Day School, a multi-denominational school that serves junior kindergarten through eighth grade, also reported rising enrollment, from 220 students in the 2024-2024 school year to 254 for the coming year. — Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 29 June 2026

There is not a single county or parish in Louisiana where kindergarten rates meet herd immunity protection levels for measles, meaning it could still be transmitted. — CBS News, 28 June 2026

In the same Friday meeting, the board also approved new kindergarten through eighth grade social studies curriculum after working on the new Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Social Studies since 2025. — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 June 2026

When children start school—around kindergarten or older—can also be a good time to consider introducing organized sports. — Anna Earl, Parents, 27 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

German, from Kinder children + Garten garden

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for kindergarten

• carton
• garten
• marten
• parton
• spartan
• tartan

Kids Definition

kindergarten

noun

kin·​der·​gar·​ten ˈkin-də(r)-ˌgärt-ᵊn 

-ˌgärd-

: a school or class for very young children

Etymology

from German kindergarten "a school for very young children," from kinder "children" and garten "garden"