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View synonyms for preschooler

preschooler

[ pree-skoo-ler ]

noun

  1. a child below the official school starting age, usually a child up to age five.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of preschooler1

First recorded in 1945–50; preschool + -er 1

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Example Sentences

An instinct for third-party punishment appears early in life—think of preschoolers tattling on classmates who have broken a rule or taken a toy from someone else—but just how early has been unclear.

From Time

Huntsberry followed that up Friday afternoon, revealing that officials are not willing to tell parents why they thought they needed to interview preschoolers about the preschools’ policy.

Aspen Leaf previously had a policy in place not to mask its students, despite a state mandate that required preschoolers to wear masks except when they were sleeping and eating.

My story of caring for newborn twins and a preschooler with no paid leave through a global pandemic doesn’t matter.

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No matter what’s going on in the background—whether it’s my preschooler’s not-so-quiet “quiet playtime,” or the endless blaring of airport announcements—this gadget always makes it easy to get the most out of my irregular working hours.

Parenting a preschooler is hard (believe me, I know), and it takes a lot of time, energy, and forbearance to do it right.

The typical preschooler now sees about three fast-food ads on television every day.

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