pre-K

noun

ˈprē-ˈkā 

: prekindergarten

Synonyms of pre-K

• nursery
• preschool
• prekindergarten

Examples of pre-K in a Sentence

attends pre-K

Recent Examples on the Web

This shift complicates Colorado's inclusive pre-K initiative aimed at ensuring that virtually all 4-year-olds in the state get a pre-K education. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 2 Nov. 2026

This continuity could also explain why children who entered the public school system in pre-K performed better than those outside it. — Adam Winsler, The Conversation, 2 Nov. 2026

Jessica Donaldson, a public-school teacher who teaches pre-K at Orange Center STEAM Academy, a charter school run by Lift, found value in the training as well. — Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026

The shooting involving McRae led to the death of 52-year-old Anntoinette Jennings, a grandmother and pre-K teacher' aide at Waverly Elementary/Middle School. — Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for pre-K

• beak
• beek
• bleak
• cheek
• chic
• clique
• creak
• creek
• eke
• freak
• geek
• greek