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 Many of the features that make Head Start distinct from mainstream preschools are spelled out in 122 pages of performance standards. — ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026 Escuela Bilingüe Betty Benavidez will offer instruction in both Spanish and English, starting with preschool through first-grade students this year. — Anna Alejo, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026 In June 2026, Los Angeles approved a policy that eliminates in-school screen use for students in preschool through first grade. — Janice Mak, Fortune, 31 July 2026 New federal tax credits that parents can use for private school tuition complement Colorado’s existing Child Care Contribution Tax Credit, which provides a state tax credit for qualifying donations supporting child care, including preschool. — Jared Polis, Denver Post, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for preschool
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nursery
Noun
  • Webb’s infrared vision is particularly useful here because infrared light can penetrate dust that blocks much of the visible light, giving astronomers a better look at the processes taking place inside stellar nurseries.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Consider soft pastels for nurseries, chic neutrals for minimalist spaces, or bold colors for playful café curtains.
    — Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of nursery

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