kindergartner
AmericanEtymology
Origin of kindergartner
From the German word Kindergärtner, dating back to 1870–75. See kindergarten, -er 1
Example Sentences
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And some dispute whether children should be ready for school or if schools should be better prepared to address the needs of kindergartners.
From Los Angeles Times
Shiffrin’s never been shy about acknowledging performance anxiety—this is a champ who still shows up to races with the butterflies of a kindergartner on the first day of school.
“Quiet, now,” I tell her like she’s some whiny kindergartner.
From Literature
In Idaho, 1 in 6 kindergartners are exempt.
From Los Angeles Times
But some parents, especially those of kindergartners, don’t want to send their children to school sick since the pandemic.
From Los Angeles Times
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