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preschool

noun

ˈprē-ˌskül

Definition of preschool

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

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Many gardeners buy praying mantis egg cases (oothecae) from garden nurseries, but this practice is discouraged for two reasons.

— Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 2026
Find dark skies and point your telescope toward the Milky Way to view the Lagoon Nebula – a star-forming region in the constellation Sagittarius, like a stellar nursery.

— John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 3 July 2026

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