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toddler

/ˈtɑːd.lɚ/
tod · dler
Plural:toddlers
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toddler Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A young child who is just beginning to walk or has recently learned to walk, typically between the ages of one and three years.

Example

"The curious toddler tottered across the living room floor toward her favorite stuffed bear."

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• Rhymes for toddler

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 18th century as an agent noun from the verb 'toddle' (to walk with short, unsteady steps), which originated in Northern English and Scots dialects, likely as a frequentative form related to 'totter'.

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