preschooler

[pree-skoo-ler]

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of preschooler¹

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

Example Sentences

Some parents who have gone through it say they have seen dramatic improvements in their preschoolers’ symptoms.

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The teaching material for preschoolers, according to a copy published in Russian independent media, declares, “To live means to serve your Motherland.”

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GP surgeries can give flu vaccines to school-aged children and those with certain health conditions, as well as two to three year olds, while preschoolers can also be taken to pharmacies for the vaccine.

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“Bravo,” cheers a physical therapist as she stands next to preschooler named Baruc who sits in a wheelchair during outdoor free play.

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Researchers are testing out augmented reality as a new way to engage preschoolers in spatial awareness lessons.

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Related Words

• child 
• infant 
• kid 
• youngster