PRESCHOOLER Synonyms: 79 Similar and Opposite Words

preschooler

noun

Definition of preschooler

as in kindergartner

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Recent Examples of preschooler No preschooler suctioned to my side. — Alexandra Oliva june 1, Literary Hub, 1 June 2026 The idea for the new show came about in part due to the original series’ longevity with fans, as those who grew up with it continued to show their passion for it and preschoolers discovered the show for the first time and connected with it. — Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2026 Not just in the terrifying hours before a hurricane or a wildfire, but in the weeks afterward — when the emergency is over and the fear isn't, and a preschooler still has no words for what happened to their home. — Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026 At Denver Botanic Gardens, youth educators encourage preschoolers to act out the life cycle of various plants, for example. — Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for preschooler

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Noun

My new kindergartner especially is feeling all the big feels about school.

— Melissa Willets, Parents, 6 July 2026
Recent amendments to be considered include assessing a kindergartner’s math knowledge rather than screening for math deficiencies, something that would help identify students who need additional support.

— Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026

Definition of kindergartner

Noun

Would that every schoolchild could stand on the grassy knoll for a quiet minute, pondering the imponderables.

— Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
Provincial transport department official Siboniso Duma said in a statement that 11 people, including a schoolchild, died at the scene, although that was according to preliminary information.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Jan. 2026

Definition of schoolchild

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 infant

Noun

But when a French physician tested the formula on four newborns, all of them died within days, and the episode sparked a fierce controversy.

— Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 14 July 2026
The discovery of the deceased newborn was one of two shocking incidents to come out of Electric Forest this year.

— Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 14 July 2026

Definition of newborn

Noun

For an ordinary schoolkid on a baseball diamond, having aretê might amount to paying attention, being a team player, and trying hard.

— Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 22 May 2026
At the center of the doc is the engaging Clint Patterson, who was a schoolkid when his father, a former rodeo rider, spearheaded the making of the Bigfoot film and its promotion.

— Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026

Definition of schoolkid

Noun

For older kids who have trouble adjusting to the demands on the school year, plenty of time to wind down after school and a predictable morning routine are key.

— Parents, Parents, 17 July 2026
That said, this probably won’t be even faintly legible on a home entertainment system, let alone the handheld gadgets that kids like the ones seen here prefer to watch entertainment on these days.

— Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 17 July 2026

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