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

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

From Literature

In Idaho, 1 in 6 kindergartners are exempt.

From Los Angeles Times

But some parents, especially those of kindergartners, don’t want to send their children to school sick since the pandemic.

From Los Angeles Times

Although more than 90% of kindergartners in the U.S. are vaccinated against measles, that rate is too low to protect communities from outbreaks.

From Salon

Imagine that you’ve been put in charge of ten energetic kindergartners.

From Literature