Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
toddler
noun
/ˈtɒdəler/
Definition
A toddler is a young child who is just beginning to walk, typically between the ages of one and three years old.
Examples
- The toddler played happily in the park.
- It’s important for a toddler to explore their surroundings.
- She read a story to the toddler before bedtime.
Meaning
The term refers specifically to a child in the developmental stage after infancy and before preschool age.
Synonyms
- young child
- little one
- infant
