toddler

CEFRB1

/ˈtɑdlɚ/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A young child who is learning to walk.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Any young child (typically before preadolescence) who is capable of walking.

Examples

  • Again, the toddler says, "no, I won't" as he is wont to do.

  • Crowning toddler beauty pageant queens is Mr. Fredericksen's passion.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. One unsteady on their feet.

  2. A young child who has started walking but not fully mastered it, typically between one and three years old.

  3. A young child (typically between one and three years old) who has started walking but not fully mastered it.

More examples

In context

  • He gave up, said the sixes were being too rowdy... Can't believe he's scared of literal toddlers!

  • I can't believe Vanessa's baby is now a toddler already!

  • Toddlers & Tiaras

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From toddle (“to walk unsteadily”) + -er – literally “one who walks unsteadily”, hence a young child.