potty training

noun

potty train transitive verb

Examples of potty training in a Sentence

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Jayce was protective of his baby brother and insistent on showing him everything a 4-year-old knew about life – like how to brush his teeth or how to properly use the bathroom during potty training. Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 26 Sep. 2025 In the clip, Jason shared the couple's potty training methods, which were based on watching for signs and cues. Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025 She’s best known for her enthusiastic and approachable ditties on key subjects, like potty training. Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025 This is actually one of the tougher roadblocks that little kids face while potty training. Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 27 Aug. 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 3 Oct. 2025.

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potty training

noun
potty train transitive verb
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