potty training

noun

potty train transitive verb

Examples of potty training in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Stefan often shares sweet family updates on his Instagram, including details of James' potty training in February 2024. Katie Mannion, Peoplemag, 7 Apr. 2024 Don’t sweat it if your child has mastered some aspects of potty training but is struggling with others. Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2024 After a whole hilariously relatable side conversation about potty training/learning woes, more optimistic posters chimed in. Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 13 Feb. 2024 TikTok's Eboni and Nick opens up to PEOPLE about their creative approach A TikTok family is getting attention for their unique approach to potty training. Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 12 Jan. 2024 No, potty-training watches don’t work for all children—neither does any potty training method for that matter. Casey Clark, Parents, 9 Feb. 2024 All About Michael Turchin The former *NSYNC star says he's also taken to parenthood as easily as his kids have taken to potty training. Gillian Telling, Peoplemag, 16 Dec. 2023 Always testing, always smiling, refusing help, walking early, potty training himself, go-go-go all the time! Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 17 Jan. 2024 Reading the emails from school, remembering to pack snacks, buying bigger tops before the old ones get too tight, arranging playdates, vacuuming, supervising homework, potty training, waking in the night to the moans of someone in their cot. Nell Frizzell, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 23 Apr. 2024.

Medical Definition

potty training

noun
potty train transitive verb
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