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Definition of prekindergarten

prekindergarten

/ˌpriːˈkɪndərˌɡɑːrtən/
pre · kin · der · gar · ten
Plural:prekindergartens
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prekindergarten Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

North American A classroom-based preschool program or educational division for young children, typically three or four years old, during the year before they enter kindergarten.

Example

"She enrolled her four-year-old son in a local prekindergarten to help him adjust to a structured classroom environment."

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• adjective

1

North American Relating to, designed for, or designating the period of early childhood education preceding kindergarten.

Example

"The school district recently expanded its prekindergarten curriculum to include basic phonics and social skills."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Prekindergarten. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/prekindergarten
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