Synonyms of preschoolernext
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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No preschooler suctioned to my side. Alexandra Oliva june 1, Literary Hub, 1 June 2026 From preschoolers through teenagers, keeping kids on some sort of schedule can certainly help fight that boredom. Sari Hitchins, Parents, 29 June 2026 For a preschooler, the cost was $1,121 at a home and $1,271 at a center. Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026 Community cohesion Kolya, a preschooler, is just learning how to plant with the advice of the school’s gardeners. Fred Weir, Christian Science Monitor, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for preschooler

Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 9 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

preschooler

noun
: a child of preschool age

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