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Definition of kindergarten

kindergarten

/ˈkɪndərˌɡɑːrtən/
kin · der · gar · ten
Plural:kindergartens
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kindergarten Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An educational institution or class for young children, typically between the ages of four and six, that prepares them for primary school through play, creative activities, and social interaction.

Example

"Our daughter is excited to start kindergarten this autumn and meet her new classmates."

Synonyms
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• Rhymes for kindergarten

• Nearby Words

kin
kinabatangan
kind
kindergarten
kindergartener
kindergartner
kindhearted

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-19th century from German Kindergarten, literally meaning 'children's garden' (from Kinder, plural of Kind 'child', and Garten 'garden'). The term was coined in 1840 by German educator Friedrich Fröbel to reflect his vision of nurturing young children like plants in a garden.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Kindergarten. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 1, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kindergarten
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