preschool

noun

ˈprē-ˌskül How to pronounce preschool (audio)
Definition of preschoolnext
as in nursery
a school for children who are generally less than five years old children excited about starting preschool

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Recent Examples of preschool From preschool through university, top-tier educational institutions anchor Ave Maria with an intellectual and cultural energy that enriches everyday life for residents of all ages. — Ave Maria, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026 After breakfast, O’Connor cleared the dishes and prepared to leave for her primary job teaching at a preschool. — Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 30 June 2026 Watching our daughter grow up Our daughter started preschool shortly after turning 2 and has spent nearly her entire childhood immersed in the local culture. — Cassandra Tresl, CNBC, 27 June 2026 Those include oversight and funding of preschools, childcare centers, home visiting and early intervention programs. — Ben Szalinski, CBS News, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for preschool
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nursery
Noun
  • These workers harvest our food, tend our nurseries, and support industries that keep the state thriving.
    — Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2026
  • Julie, who owns the nursery, is delightful and has a wide variety of milkweed.
    — Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Definition of nursery

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