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Est. 1828
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Synonyms of schoolkids

  • as in schoolchildren
  • as in schoolchildren
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schoolkids

noun

Definition of schoolkidsnext
plural of schoolkid
as in schoolchildren

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • schoolchildren
  • kindergarteners
  • kindergartners
  • preschoolers
  • schoolboys
  • schoolgirls
  • adolescents
  • kids
  • youngsters
  • toddlers
  • newborns
  • infants
  • minors
  • tykes
  • children
  • tikes
  • youths
  • kiddies
  • rug rats link icon
  • newborn
  • moppets
  • tots
  • juveniles
  • chicks
  • neonates
  • younglings
  • teenagers
  • weanlings
  • kiddos
  • nestlings
  • buds
  • bambini
  • urchins
  • whippersnappers
  • babies
  • monkeys
  • sprats
  • bairns link icon
  • teens
  • bantlings
  • cubs
  • whelps
  • rascals
  • mischiefs
  • hellions
  • babes
  • bambinos
  • sprat
  • sprouts
  • rapscallions
  • chaps link icon
  • cherubs
  • imps
  • rogues
  • teenyboppers
  • teeners
  • preteens
  • squirts
  • cherubim
  • tweens
  • lads
  • nippers
  • subteens
  • striplings
  • bobby-soxers
  • devils
  • jackanapeses
  • tomboys
  • tads
  • shavers
  • preteen-agers
  • hoydens

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • adults
  • grown-ups
  • seniors
  • senior citizens
  • oldsters
  • elders
  • ancients
  • old-timers
  • middle-agers
  • golden-agers

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“Schoolkids.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/schoolkids. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

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