toddler

[tod-ler]

noun

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

toddler

/ 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

Other Word Forms

• toddlerhood noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of toddler¹

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

Example Sentences

At the hospital, the toddler was treated with strong steroid nebulisation and was on oxygen support for two days.

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Doctors are especially concerned about babies, toddlers and young children up to age 5.

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He also traveled as a toddler with his parents from Mexico to the U.S. and pays in-state education fees.

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She never disclosed that guanfacine wasn’t approved for toddlers by the Food and Drug Administration, said Stacks.

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Did you know our Sun can throw a fit - just like a toddler high on sugar?

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Related Words

• child 
• infant 
• kid 
• youngster