Word
preschoolers
Phoneticspreschool·ers
/ˈpɹiˌskuɫɝz/
Countable noun
Definition
n. small children, usually about three to five years old, who are not old enough for primary school yet. You see this word for kids who go to preschool or stay home before school starts.
n. children aged approximately three to five who have not yet entered primary school, typically attending a preschool or nursery setting.
Examples
“Preschoolers love stories with bright pictures and songs.”
“The library holds a morning story hour where preschoolers listen, sing, and borrow picture books.”
“Researchers tracking language growth found that preschoolers exposed to daily read-aloud sessions acquired vocabulary more rapidly than peers with limited book access.”
Examples
simple
“Preschoolers love stories with bright pictures and songs.”
contextual
“The library holds a morning story hour where preschoolers listen, sing, and borrow picture books.”
complex
“Researchers tracking language growth found that preschoolers exposed to daily read-aloud sessions acquired vocabulary more rapidly than peers with limited book access.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “preschoolers” in context.
Verb
01. care for preschoolers
“It takes a lot of patience to care for preschoolers all day.”
verb + prep + noun
02. entertain preschoolers
“Simple games and puppets can entertain preschoolers for hours.”
verb + noun
03. preschoolers enjoy
“Preschoolers enjoy singing, dancing, and listening to stories.”
noun + verb
04. preschoolers learn
“Preschoolers learn best through play and simple activities.”
noun + verb
Adjective
05. active preschoolers
“Active preschoolers need plenty of time to run and play outside.”
adj + noun
06. curious preschoolers
“Curious preschoolers ask a lot of questions about everything they see.”
adj + noun
Noun
07. book for preschoolers
“This is a good book for preschoolers about farm animals.”
noun + prep + noun
08. class of preschoolers
“Our class of preschoolers has twenty children this year.”
noun + prep + noun
09. group of preschoolers
“A group of preschoolers walked to the park with their teacher.”
noun + prep + noun
10. a group of preschoolers
“A group of preschoolers is visiting the library today.”
11. perfect for preschoolers
“This simple puzzle with big pieces is perfect for preschoolers.”
12. preschoolers learn through play
“Preschoolers learn through play, not long lessons.”
Real-World Examples
“With music from Banks and Wag, the Christmas special will feature songs sure to have everyone, from preschoolers to grannies, singing, dancing and a-harr’ing along.” “Froglets’ introduces preschoolers to three irresistibly cute wool frogs, Ziff, Pipp, and Button, who secretly live inside an ordinary family home with Mum, Dad, and their children.” “Baroness Floella Benjamin joins host Evie Pickerill and favourite CBeebies presenters on CBeebies House: Time to Play — an interactive show that inspires preschoolers to use their imaginations to learn through creative play.” Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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