potty training

noun

potty train transitive verb

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Train wrecks draw attention, so parents post videos of their young children throwing tantrums, potty training and being disciplined or punished. Maggie Shannon, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025 Whether potty training, learning to drive, or applying to college, the reflections of veteran parents were much more valuable than those trying to muddle through it like me. Brennan Barnard, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025 Similar to other developmental milestones of early childhood, such as potty training, the move from crib to bed can be especially challenging for toddlers, so this transition may require considering their individual needs. Laura Broadwell, Parents, 18 Mar. 2025 These days, their collection of over 200 dolls — including their first Barbie, a parental reward for potty training — is arranged like a shrine on pink shelves in their Bushwick apartment. Coco Romack, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for potty training

Word History

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of potty training was in 1946

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“Potty training.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/potty%20training. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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potty training

noun
potty train transitive verb
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