pre-k

noun
UK: /ˌpriː ˈkeɪ/
US: /ˌpriː ˈkeɪ/

  1. A class or educational program for children who are younger than kindergarten age, typically four years old.

    1. My son is in pre-K this year to get ready for school.
    2. The local elementary school offers a comprehensive pre-K program for children with special needs.

Synonyms

preschool nursery school
pre-k adjective

  1. Relating to the period before a child attends kindergarten.

    1. This is a pre-K reading book.
    2. The city council is debating the allocation of funds for pre-K education initiatives.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "pre-k" is /ˌpriː ˈkeɪ/ in British English and /ˌpriː ˈkeɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pre-k": preschool, nursery school.

Example usage of "pre-k": "My son is in pre-K this year to get ready for school.". More examples on the page.