toddler
noun
tod·dler
ˈtä-dᵊl-ər 
ˈtäd-lər
plural toddlers
: a person who toddles
especially
: a young child usually between one and three years old
It's no secret that kids need plenty of sleep. For a preschooler (3 to 5 years old), that's as much as 11 to 13 hours, including naps; for a toddler (1 to 3), 12 to 14 hours; for a baby under 1, 14 to 15 hours. —
Stacey Colino
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The toddler was even featured on the album cover.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
The audience in Newark reflected this diverse age range, with toddlers, grandmothers, and everyone in between in attendance.
—Danny Hajjar, Rolling Stone, 12 May 2026
Woman whose toddlers were found dead in her SUV charged with manslaughter.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
They are followed by two Sidemen channels plus a Ms Rachel channel for toddler learning videos.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 12 May 2026
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Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
The audience in Newark reflected this diverse age range, with toddlers, grandmothers, and everyone in between in attendance.
—Danny Hajjar, Rolling Stone, 12 May 2026
Woman whose toddlers were found dead in her SUV charged with manslaughter.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
They are followed by two Sidemen channels plus a Ms Rachel channel for toddler learning videos.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 12 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for toddler
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“Toddler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toddler. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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