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

Water play helps toddlers and preschoolers build important skills like problem-solving, creativity, and fine motor development. — Nicole Harris, Parents, 18 July 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

The Studio Ghibli film, directed by Hayao Miyazaki, stands in contrast to the Disney princess movies that captivated my fellow preschoolers in the mid-’90s. — Stephanie Bai, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026

High schoolers between 14-17 years old and preschoolers ages 5 and younger are the age groups most likely to unintentionally shoot themselves or others. — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 June 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