preschooler
noun
pre·school·er
ˈprē-ˌskü-lər 
1
: a child not yet old enough for school
2
: a child attending a preschool
Examples of preschooler in a Sentence
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Not too tight or loose, the sunglasses fit just right on a preschooler’s face without any large gaps on the side.
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Staff Author, Parents, 13 Apr. 2024
Be sure to explain to your preschooler — and repeat as needed — that not all siblings look alike, and her brother absolutely belongs to her daddy and to her.
—Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2024
What activities are best for preschoolers at Disneyland (please be as specific as possible regarding your personal experiences with these activities, extra costs, locations, etc.)?
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2024
This unique 13-piece kit allows your preschooler to set up an entire water system, with pipes of different shapes and sizes, and even a spinning wheel.
—Christin Perry, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024
My partner is great at doing his fair share, or even more, of the three daily tasks: dishes, laundry and the kids’ bath time (toddler and preschooler).
—Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 17 Mar. 2024
This 10-pack is sure to delight preschoolers and teens alike.
—Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2024
In general, Legoland is geared toward kids ages 2 to 12 and this Duplo ride adds to the park’s attractions for preschoolers.
—Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2024
But Take Note This is a fun, affordable pick for preschoolers who are fans of the show.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 23 Mar. 2024
Staff Author, Parents, 13 Apr. 2024
Be sure to explain to your preschooler — and repeat as needed — that not all siblings look alike, and her brother absolutely belongs to her daddy and to her.
—Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2024
What activities are best for preschoolers at Disneyland (please be as specific as possible regarding your personal experiences with these activities, extra costs, locations, etc.)?
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2024
This unique 13-piece kit allows your preschooler to set up an entire water system, with pipes of different shapes and sizes, and even a spinning wheel.
—Christin Perry, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024
My partner is great at doing his fair share, or even more, of the three daily tasks: dishes, laundry and the kids’ bath time (toddler and preschooler).
—Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 17 Mar. 2024
This 10-pack is sure to delight preschoolers and teens alike.
—Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2024
In general, Legoland is geared toward kids ages 2 to 12 and this Duplo ride adds to the park’s attractions for preschoolers.
—Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2024
But Take Note This is a fun, affordable pick for preschoolers who are fans of the show.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 23 Mar. 2024
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First Known Use
1937, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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preschooler
noun
pre·school·er
ˈprē-ˈskü-lər
: a child of preschool age
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