kindergartner

American  

[kin-der-gahrt-ner, -gahrd-] / ˈkɪn dərˌgɑrt nər, -ˌgɑrd- /

Or kindergartener

noun

1. a child who attends a kindergarten.

2. a kindergarten teacher.

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Etymology

Origin of kindergartner

From the German word Kindergärtner, dating back to 1870–75. See kindergarten, -er ¹

Example Sentences

Though kindergartners might enter school with an academic advantage in part stemming from maturity, by third grade they are at grade level with classmates when comparing testing data, the report said.

From Los Angeles Times

On what many onlookers credited with being the loudest night of the season, a kindergartner perhaps epitomized what many of this city’s oldest and most die-hard fans are finally feeling.

From Los Angeles Times

And some dispute whether children should be ready for school or if schools should be better prepared to address the needs of kindergartners.

From Los Angeles Times

Shiffrin’s never been shy about acknowledging performance anxiety—this is a champ who still shows up to races with the butterflies of a kindergartner on the first day of school.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Quiet, now,” I tell her like she’s some whiny kindergartner.

From Literature