Toddler: meaning, definitions and examples

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toddler

 

[ ˈtɒdlər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

young children

A toddler is a young child who is just learning to walk and talk.

Synonyms

infant, little one, young child

Examples of usage

  • The toddler played with his toys in the living room.
  • She took her toddler to the park to play on the swings.

Translations

Translations of the word "toddler" in other languages:

🇵🇹 criança pequena

🇮🇳 छोटा बच्चा

🇩🇪 Kleinkind

🇮🇩 balita

🇺🇦 малюк

🇵🇱 małe dziecko

🇯🇵 幼児 (ようじ)

🇫🇷 tout-petit

🇪🇸 niño pequeño

🇹🇷 küçük çocuk

🇰🇷 유아 (幼兒)

🇸🇦 طفل صغير

🇨🇿 batole

🇸🇰 batola

🇨🇳 幼儿 (yòu'ér)

🇸🇮 malček

🇮🇸 smábarn

🇰🇿 сәби

🇬🇪 პატარა ბავშვი

🇦🇿 uşaq

🇲🇽 niño pequeño

Etymology

The word 'toddler' originated in the 18th century as a variation of the word 'toddle', which means to walk with short unsteady steps, reflecting the unsteady gait of young children. Over time, 'toddler' came to specifically refer to young children who are just learning to walk.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,329, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.