toddler
- noun
- B2
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A very young child who has learned to walk but still moves in a wobbly way, usually between one and three years old.
The toddler pulled every book off the bottom shelf again.
Toddlers get tired quickly, so we kept the walk short.
She strapped her toddler into the car seat before driving off.
Our neighbour's toddler has just started saying a few words.
Common collocations: a young toddler · a toddler group · look after a toddler · chase after a toddler · toddler bed
Part of: Life events, Family, Relationships
Forms
- plural
- toddlers