toddler

American  

[tod-ler] / ˈtɒd lər /

noun

1. a person who toddles, especially a young child learning to walk.

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toddler British  

/ ˈtɒdlə /

noun

1. a young child, usually one between the ages of one and two and a half

2. (modifier) designed or suitable for a toddler

   toddler suits

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Other Word Forms

• toddlerhood noun

Etymology

Origin of toddler

First recorded in 1785–95; toddle + -er ¹

Example Sentences

On the other hand, the toddler’s illness also threw an obstacle in Mrs. Kedzie’s path to spiritual glory, riches, or both.

From Literature

But first, Atlantis Hospital referred the toddler to Euracare for pre-flight investigations, including an MRI and a spinal tap, or lumbar puncture.

From BBC

Servin remembered her daughter as a bubbly toddler with piercing blue eyes who wriggled with delight at the sight of Elmo.

From Los Angeles Times

Opal folded her lower lip down so that she looked like a large toddler on the verge of a tantrum.

From Literature

She added that being a mother to a toddler had been a "great distraction" and not given her the time to overthink.

From BBC

Related Words

• child
• infant
• kid
• youngster