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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Bikes for toddlers and preschoolers Balance bikes are a game-changer for little riders. ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026 The School Board placed McDonald on leave amid an investigation into reports of abuse of preschoolers in late January. Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online, 6 Aug. 2026 Some centers welcome preschoolers; others accept toddlers too. Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026 Just like the preschoolers who watch CoComelon at home, the toddler characters on the show go to school, too. Parents, 23 July 2026 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 12 Aug. 2026.

Kids Definition

preschooler

noun
: a child of preschool age

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