preschool
word
Definition
A school or program for young children, usually ages 3 to 5, that prepares them for kindergarten or primary school.
Usage & Nuances
Common in American English—sometimes called 'nursery school' in British English. Refers to both the institution and the stage before kindergarten. Usually for ages 3–5. Often used as an adjective: 'preschool teacher'.
Spanish: preescolarPortuguese (BR): pré-escolaPortuguese (PT): pré-escolaChinese (Simplified): 幼儿园Chinese (Traditional): 幼稚園Hindi: प्रीस्कूलArabic: روضة الأطفالBengali: প্রিস্কুল - শিশু বিদ্যালয়Russian: детский сад - подготовительная школаJapanese: 幼稚園 - プリスクールVietnamese: trường mẫu giáoKorean: 유치원 - 프리스쿨Turkish: anaokulu - okul öncesiUrdu: پری اسکول - ابتدائی اسکولIndonesian: prasekolah - taman kanak-kanak
Example Sentences
My daughter goes to preschool every morning.
basic
He made many friends at preschool.
basic
Children learn songs and colors in preschool.
basic
We signed up our twins for preschool starting next fall.
natural
Finding a good preschool can be tough in this area.
natural
Her little brother just started preschool and is loving it.
natural