kindergarten

noun
UK: /ˈkɪndəˌɡɑːtn/
US: /ˈkɪndərˌɡɑːrtn/

  1. A school for young children, usually between the ages of four and six, that prepares them for primary school.

    1. My son goes to kindergarten now, he loves it.
    2. The kindergarten prepares children for primary education with playful learning and activities.

  2. A class or program for young children that focuses on social skills, basic learning, and play.

    1. She teaches kindergarten, and enjoys her work.
    2. Enrolling her in kindergarten helped her develop social skills and prepare for school.

Synonyms

preschool nursery school
kindergarten adjective

  1. Of or relating to kindergarten education.

    1. This is a kindergarten class book.
    2. The kindergarten curriculum focuses on early literacy and numeracy skills through play.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "kindergarten" in English means: A school for young children, usually between the ages of four and six, that prepares them for primary school., A class or program for young children that focuses on social skills, basic learning, and play..

The phonetic transcription of "kindergarten" is /ˈkɪndəˌɡɑːtn/ in British English and /ˈkɪndərˌɡɑːrtn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "kindergarten": preschool, nursery school.

Example usage of "kindergarten": "My son goes to kindergarten now, he loves it.". More examples on the page.