toddler
noun
a person who toddles, especially a young child learning to walk.
toddlers
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pluralof toddler.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The panel of doctors, academics, youth representatives and parents recommended no screens at all for babies and toddlers, and that children up to 12 should only be allowed "age-appropriate social media" under adult supervision.
From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026
Declining enrollment in California public schools is spawning a new and growing partnership that is helping to keep child-care centers in business — vacant classrooms are being filled with toddlers and babies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
Nearby, a woman with timeless preschool-teacher energy played the accordion for a ring of toddlers as shoppers crowded around nearly white ears of sweet corn.
From Salon ● Aug. 4, 2026
Some toddlers wore recording devices at home to count back-and-forth conversations with their caregivers, part of a program to boost language development.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 1, 2026
We follow Baba past crying babies and toddlers, past mothers with bundles and bags.
From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell
