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

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And while counting forward to five is one thing, this song teaches your preschoolers how to count backward too. Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 17 Oct. 2025 Nikita Zadorov made the Buffalo Sabres defenseman look like a preschooler. Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025 This dance party for toddlers and preschoolers is packed with silly puppets, cheerful songs, and endless smiles! Sarah Z. Sleeper, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Oct. 2025 The comedy-adventure property centers on Wadoo, a curious young dragoness who leads preschoolers on musical journeys through a magical world. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Oct. 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 27 Oct. 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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