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

Me attempting to hold a toothbrush as a toddler.

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We found that 80% of children are eating packaged toddler foods, many of which are ultraprocessed, from an early age, with 43% of them eating these foods at least five days a week.

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Monroe, 38, did much of the repair work herself while she, her husband and toddler stayed with her father-in-law.

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The prime suspect in the disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann, who was released from prison in September, could be allowed to leave Germany following a court decision, a court spokesperson told Sunday.

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A restaurant worker asked her to leave because her toddler was having a meltdown, apparently disturbing other customers.

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Related Words

• child 
• infant 
• kid 
• youngster