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

Centre Huw Jones moved to England as a toddler and stayed for the rest of his childhood.

From BBC

One of the biggest changes Kelly made was adapting the language she used with her toddler to tell him what to do rather than what not to do.

From BBC

The average cost of daycare for toddlers was $308 a week, according to Care.com estimates published earlier this month.

From Barron's

There’s a toddler hanging onto her leg and the sounds of cartoons blasting from inside the house.

From Literature

He saw himself as a toddler, sitting on Grandma Whitney’s lap while she read him a story.

From Literature

Related Words

• child
• infant
• kid
• youngster