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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Marvel's Avengers: Mightiest Friends is the first of its kind for preschoolers. Sarah Scott, Parents, 11 Aug. 2025 The program is designed for preschoolers, but children of all ages are welcome. Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2025 Age is usually given as a number or as a life stage, like baby, infant, toddler, preschooler, grade-schooler, tween and teen. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2025 On the other hand, while Franklin’s abilities seemingly outstrip everyone else in the MCU, he hasn’t been established yet as an actual character beyond being a cute, towheaded preschooler. Adam B. Vary, Variety, 26 July 2025 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 21 Aug. 2025.

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preschooler

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

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