preschooler

noun

pre·​school·​er ˈprē-ˌskü-lər 

1

: a child not yet old enough for school

2

: a child attending a preschool

Examples of preschooler in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The students who participate range from preschoolers to seniors in high school, so the program introduces some students to astronomy and helps others explore possible careers in STEM fields. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2026

The concern that gentle parenting might spoil kids isn’t new—especially in online parenting discourse where videos of parents calmly narrating a tantrum or negotiating with a preschooler tend to go viral. — Alex Vance, Parents, 25 Oct. 2026

Those foundations can begin with something as simple as learning to put on a jacket, a common milestone for a preschooler. — Emily Woodruff, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

Below, shop some of the top toys for kids of all ages, including imaginative toys for preschoolers, interactive toys for big kids and toys focused on learning and development for babies and toddlers. — ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for preschooler

• cooler
• ruler
• schooler
• schuller
• vestibular

Kids Definition

preschooler

noun

pre·​school·​er ˈprē-ˈskü-lər 

: a child of preschool age