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preschool

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Noun — A school for young children before they start primary school; a nursery school.

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How to use preschool

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preschool teacher preschool age attend preschool

Etymology

From "pre-" ("before") plus "school."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “preschool” mean?

The word “preschool” means a school for young children before they start primary school; a nursery school. In plain terms, school for very young kids, before they reach normal primary school age.

How do you pronounce “preschool”?

“Preschool” is pronounced PREES-kool (/ˈpɹiːskuːl/ in IPA).

How do you use “preschool” in a sentence?

Here is “preschool” used in a sentence: “She drops her son off at preschool at eight every morning.”

What part of speech is “preschool”?

Depending on how it is used, “preschool” can be a noun and an adjective.

Is “preschool” a common word?

“Preschool” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.

How many meanings does “preschool” have?

“Preschool” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a school for young children before they start primary school; a nursery school.

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