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Definition of preschool

preschool

/ˈpriːˌskuːl/
pre · school
Plural:preschools
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preschool Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Relating to the period in a child's life before they are old enough to attend elementary or primary school.

Example

"Reading aloud every evening plays a vital role in developing preschool literacy skills."

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• noun

1

An educational institution or learning program for young children, typically between the ages of three and five, prior to the commencement of compulsory primary education.

Example

"They enrolled their daughter in a local preschool so she could socialize with other children her age."

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