preschooler

noun

pre·​school·​er ˈprē-ˌskü-lər How to pronounce preschooler (audio)
1
: a child not yet old enough for school
2
: a child attending a preschool

Examples of preschooler in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Researchers at Southern Methodist University, which contracted with Child Care Associates to do the study, found that although classrooms in the area show strong outcomes for children, there are gaps in preschooler instructional support, toddler engaged support and infant responsive caregiving. Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2024 Last November, the Magnolia Network founders opened up about the realities of raising four teenagers (and a preschooler), what their kids think about their parents' success, and their hopes for the future. Georgia Slater, Peoplemag, 27 May 2024 Though the crowd at the Pratt was almost exclusively female, participants ranged from senior citizens to preschoolers. Mary Carole McCauley, Baltimore Sun, 11 May 2024 Keep reading for instructions on some fun and engaging at-home science activities for preschoolers. Nicole Harris, Parents, 22 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for preschooler 

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Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of preschooler was in 1937

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“Preschooler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preschooler. Accessed 7 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

preschooler

noun
pre·​school·​er ˈprē-ˈskü-lər How to pronounce preschooler (audio)
: a child of preschool age

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