noun
toddler
TOD-luh
noun
1
A young child, typically between one and three years old, who has just learned to walk.
"The toddler wobbled a few steps before sitting back down."
"Childproofing the house is essential once you have a toddler."
How to Use Toddler
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA very young child who has recently started walking but is still a bit unsteady on their feet.
Common pairings
toddler tantrum
toddler years
a toddler and a baby
Word Forms
toddlers plural
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Etymology
From the verb "toddle," meaning to walk unsteadily with short, tottering steps, plus the -er suffix — literally "one who toddles."