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toddler

noun
tod·​dler | \ ˈtäd-lÉ™r How to pronounce toddler (audio) , ˈtä-dᵊl-É™r\

Definition of toddler

: one that toddles especially : a young child

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Other Words from toddler

toddlerhood \ ˈtäd-​lÉ™r-​ËŒhu̇d How to pronounce toddlerhood (audio) , ˈtä-​dᵊl-​É™r-​ \ noun

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Also, surrounding the community of The Lakes, a long, meandering path offers dog-friendly, toddler-friendly and senior-friendly outdoor recreation beyond the main attraction. Cameron Sullivan, The Mercury News, "Sponsored: Shared experience builds community," 30 Aug. 2019 This is a wonderful opportunity for cross generational interaction with the town’s preschoolers and toddlers through scheduled story time at Stowe. courant.com, "Community News For The Enfield Edition," 30 Aug. 2019 It’ll be refurbished and spinning on-site along with the classic roller coaster, giant slide, toddler-friendly mini-mobiles, bumper boats and more cheap family fun. John Wenzel, The Know, "Love horsesand EDM? Get a little of both at this weekend’s PoloFest," 30 Aug. 2019 In the ward for malnourished children, decorated with aid stickers from UNICEF and Japan, a nurse pointed out fragile toddlers. Washington Post, "As troops prepare to leave Afghanistan, will aid follow?," 28 Aug. 2019 Just two years old, Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta is one busy toddler. Michael Casagrande | [email protected], al, "Tua Tagovailoa didn’t love turf in Atlanta, but there’s good news," 27 Aug. 2019 Racks of infant, toddler and maternity clothes neatly lined the waiting area. Elizabeth Dias, New York Times, "Baby Food, Bassinets and Talk of Salvation: Inside an Evangelical Pregnancy Center," 23 Aug. 2019 Taylor and Shumpert’s toddler Junie had fun with the theme as well. Jasmine Grant, Essence, "We Are Living For Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert's Retro Vibes In These Family Photos," 21 Aug. 2019 Days before Francois Brown was to stand trial for beating his girlfriend’s toddler to death, city prosecutors accused him of once fracturing the femur of a baby girl. Tim Prudente, baltimoresun.com, "Baltimore man on trial for baby’s fatal beating hurt more children, prosecutors allege," 19 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of toddler

1793, in the meaning defined above

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toddler

noun

English Language Learners Definition of toddler

: a young child who is just learning to walk

toddler

noun
tod·​dler | \ ˈtäd-lÉ™r How to pronounce toddler (audio) \

Kids Definition of toddler

: a small child

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