toddler

[ tod-ler ]

noun

1. a person who toddles, especially a young child learning to walk.

toddler

/ ˈtɒdlə /

noun

1. a young child, usually one between the ages of one and two and a half
2. modifier designed or suitable for a toddler

   toddler suits

Derived Forms

• ˈtoddlerˌhood, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of toddler¹

First recorded in 1785–95; toddle + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Nursery staff first noticed bruises on Charlie's head in April, and in May the toddler was taken to hospital as he had bruises across his face, with Ms Roberts telling doctors her son had fallen, the court heard.

From BBC

A toddler was killed after months of being physically abused by his stepfather, prosecutors have said.

From BBC

Today, in the now-crowded field of children’s media, one big-headed, animated toddler named JJ is running to the top.

From Los Angeles Times

By 2017, the videos had started to center on a toddler named JJ with a single blond curl.

From Los Angeles Times

Sara Sharif shouted at her father to “go away” during supervised contact when she was a toddler, a court has heard.

From BBC

Related Words

• child
• infant
• kid
• youngster