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preschooler

American  
[pree-skoo-ler] / ˈpriˈsku lər /

noun

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


Etymology

Origin of preschooler

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

Example Sentences

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Jonah thought maybe this librarian had been in charge of story hour when he and Katherine were preschoolers.

From Literature

At times, the noise of grinding gears can obscure the soprano whoops and wails of the preschoolers.

From Los Angeles Times

As a preschooler she played with older kids in co-ed league because one team was short a girl.

From Los Angeles Times

Parton’s talent for music was seen from an early age: As a preschooler she often tapped rhythms on her porch while her mother snapped beans.

From Los Angeles Times

Most mornings, she picks up nine children, taking several older ones to elementary schools and toddlers and preschoolers to her home.

From Los Angeles Times