as in nursery
a school for children who are generally less than five years old
a single father with two children in prekindergarten
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Recent Examples of prekindergarten
Abundant Life is a nondenominational Christian school that offers prekindergarten classes through high school.
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Todd Richmond, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025
Lincoln Elementary: Wauwatosa School District, serving prekindergarten through fifth grade.
—Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 15 Nov. 2024
The funds could be used for expenses like tuition, tutoring, textbooks and other instructional materials, uniforms, transportation and prekindergarten.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2025
Additions at each of the schools are intended to be the first phase in the county's prekindergarten project.
—Thomas Goodwin Smith, Baltimore Sun, 23 Apr. 2025
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Todd Richmond, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025
Lincoln Elementary: Wauwatosa School District, serving prekindergarten through fifth grade.
—Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 15 Nov. 2024
The funds could be used for expenses like tuition, tutoring, textbooks and other instructional materials, uniforms, transportation and prekindergarten.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2025
Additions at each of the schools are intended to be the first phase in the county's prekindergarten project.
—Thomas Goodwin Smith, Baltimore Sun, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prekindergarten
Noun
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Many hybrids are available in the nursery trade that combine the best traits of the parental lines including large flowers, a compact growth habit, and tolerance to heat and drought.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 July 2025
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The nursery owner can’t unpot every tree in the place, so look for trees with the trunk centered in the pot or the root ball.—
Paul Cappiello,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
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The Doherty Campus spans 5 acres and is home to a lower school for children in preschool through fifth grade.—
Bebe Hodges,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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With a voucher, children can attend participating private and public preschools authorized by the state.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2025
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“Prekindergarten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prekindergarten. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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