preschooler

noun

pre·​school·​er ˈprē-ˌskü-lər How to pronounce preschooler (audio)
1
: a child not yet old enough for school
2
: a child attending a preschool

Examples of preschooler in a Sentence

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As a preschooler Walton was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and, according to the Walton family, was cured in part thanks to his mother feeding him an all-natural diet. Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 19 June 2025 The program is designed for preschoolers, but children of all ages are welcome. Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 June 2025 And Connecticut is likely to see major gains in the years ahead on at least one metric: the percentage of preschoolers. Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 12 June 2025 The preschooler has even decided which film is her favorite. Annabelle Canela, Parents, 15 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for preschooler

Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of preschooler was in 1937

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“Preschooler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preschooler. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

preschooler

noun
pre·​school·​er ˈprē-ˈskü-lər How to pronounce preschooler (audio)
: a child of preschool age

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