TODDLER Synonyms: 77 Similar and Opposite Words

toddler

noun

Definition of toddler

as in infant

a young child who is just learning to walk

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Recent Examples of toddler Over the years, that pashmina evolved into an in-flight nursing cover, a toddler blanket, and a pillow when our trusty neck cushions had sung their last. — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 16 July 2026 The park now features play areas for toddlers ages 2 to 5 and children ages 5 to 12. — Bella Decrescenzo, The Providence Journal, 16 July 2026 Faux leather, genuine leather and other sturdy fabrics work well for toddlers. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 July 2026 The problem is that babies and toddlers can become dehydrated more easily. — Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for toddler

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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

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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 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

Definition of kid

Noun

Now that these lovable chaos agents are joined by all manner of fearsome, gelatinous people-eaters, parents might be wondering whether to have their youngest tykes sit this installment out.

— Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 1 July 2026
At least Duncan’s daughter and fellow cadet, Teela (Eire Farrell), takes pity on the hopeless tyke.

— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 4 June 2026

Definition of tyke

Noun

Nomad Ridge at The Wilds Cumberland, Ohio Leave the kiddos at home for an adults-only overnight experience at The Wilds—the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium’s conservation center in southwest Ohio.

— Tree Meinch, Midwest Living, 11 July 2026
There’s a fleet of school supplies to amass, multiple schedules to master, and a lot of stress—both for my kiddos and on my end.

— Melissa Willets, Parents, 6 July 2026

Definition of kiddo

Noun

Among them were Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, and Mexico’s Memo Ochoa, 40, who were playing in their sixth World Cups alongside Argentina’s Lionel Messi, a relative youngster at 39.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
Here, The Athletic takes a look at some of the youngsters who will be hoping to make a positive impression.

— Andy Jones, New York Times, 14 July 2026

Definition of youngster

Noun

The investigation is part of a broader crackdown on what’s known as birth tourism, the practice of traveling to another country, so a child is born there.

— Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 July 2026
Much has once again been made of that famous 2007 photoshoot in which Messi was pictured bathing a young child, which turned out to be Yamal.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 19 July 2026

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