preschool

[ adjective pree-skool; noun pree-skool ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or intended for a child between infancy and school age:

   new methods of preschool education.

noun

1. a school or nursery for preschool children.

preschool

/ priːˈskuːl /

adjective

1. 1. (of a child) under the age at which compulsory education begins
   2. (of services) for or relating to preschool children

Word History and Origins

Origin of preschool¹

First recorded in 1920–25; pre- + school ¹

Example Sentences

But the franchise faces stiff competition in the preschool entertainment space from “Bluey,” which has generated 587 million hours of viewing through July, compared to 218 million hours for “CoComelon” and 45 million hours for “CoComelon Lane,” according to Nielsen data.

From Los Angeles Times

Her work, which also drew inspiration from church songs, jukebox pop and big band jazz, included the preschool classics “The Hello Song,” “The Hi Dee Ho Man,” “Dulce Dulce” and a popular rendition of “Wade in the Water.”

From Los Angeles Times

She went on to travel throughout the United States and around the world, appearing on preschool TV shows including “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” and “Barney & Friends.”

From Los Angeles Times

“Addyson and I have been friends since preschool. I trust her completely. Teams have underestimated us all season. I’m really proud of everybody. Actually we’re all friends from other sports. It was a great game and this feels amazing!”

From Los Angeles Times

A Fontana preschool that implemented an English-only policy for its employees agreed to a $200,000 settlement with California after a teacher’s aide claimed management retaliated against her for speaking Spanish.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• day-care center
• kindergarten