preschooler
noun
pre·school·er
ˈprē-ˌskü-lər 
1
: a child not yet old enough for school
2
: a child attending a preschool
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As today, the school had about 200 students ranging from preschoolers to eighth graders, drawing students primarily from the neighborhood.
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Jan Goldsmith, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
The comedy-adventure property centers on Wadoo, a curious young dragoness who leads preschoolers on musical journeys through a magical world.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
Or, help preschoolers get ready for school with toys that encourage social-emotional learning, like a set of Feelings & Friendships Workbooks that’s over 30% off right now.
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Now scientists are focused on finding ways to protect toddlers and preschoolers.
—Emily Bazar, Scientific American, 23 Sep. 2025
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Jan Goldsmith, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
The comedy-adventure property centers on Wadoo, a curious young dragoness who leads preschoolers on musical journeys through a magical world.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
Or, help preschoolers get ready for school with toys that encourage social-emotional learning, like a set of Feelings & Friendships Workbooks that’s over 30% off right now.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 7 Oct. 2025
Now scientists are focused on finding ways to protect toddlers and preschoolers.
—Emily Bazar, Scientific American, 23 Sep. 2025
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“Preschooler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preschooler. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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preschooler
noun
pre·school·er
ˈprē-ˈskü-lər
: a child of preschool age
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