kindergartners

noun

variants also kindergarteners
plural of kindergartner
as in preschoolers

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  1. toddlers
  2. infants
  3. kids
  4. minors
Noun
  • The Skechers’ Kids Litebeams-Gleam N’dream Sneaker are stellar light-up shoes for toddlers.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 15 July 2026
  • Exceptions can be made for medical reasons or diaper bags for infants and toddlers.
    — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026
Definition of toddlers
Noun
  • That’s the percentage of infants globally who received at least one dose of the diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis vaccine last year, according to annual WHO and UNICEF estimates.
    — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 15 July 2026
  • Kaufman has also been criticized for arguing in the past against giving infants the hepatitis B vaccine and questioning if vaccines are connected to autism and other health issues.
    — Tia Mitchell, AJC.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of infants
Noun
  • Little kids rooting for France ran out of food lines with their parents.
    — Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 19 July 2026
  • Her college professor set them up, and the pair has since welcomed two kids, son Aden and daughter Ariah.
    — Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
Definition of kids
Noun
  • While existing law prevents health care providers from providing gender affirming procedures for minors, the bill would bar them from performing, attempting to perform, or referring a minor for this care.
    — Emma Murphy, Oklahoma Voice, 31 Mar. 2026
Definition of minors
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