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 preschoolers who had a tough time delaying gratification— who ate the first marshmallow—were less academically and socially skilled, eloquent, attentive, and not as good at managing frustration in adolescence. — Joan M. Cook, Time, 3 Oct. 2026

While Mattel’s Hot Wheels were hot and its party card game Uno attracted new fans last holiday season, the company’s Fisher-Price line, which makes educational toys for infants, toddlers and preschoolers, has lagged along with Barbie dolls. — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

The ceremony also featured songs sung by preschoolers at a local Chinese immersion school. — ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026

Groups of screaming preschoolers pass by us in the park, fists clutched tight onto their walking ropes, chubby hands waving hello or pointing to squirrels scampering in their path. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 15 Sep. 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