Toddlers — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈtä-dᵊl-ər/ tod·dler

Meaning & Definition of Toddlers

Toddlers (noun)

  1. a person who toddles; especially, a young child usually between one and three years old

Toddlers (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a young child who is just learning to walk

    similar: babes, babies, bantlings, infants, neonates, nestlings, newborn, tots, tykes, weanlings, bairns (chiefly Scottish), bambinos, buds, chaps (Southern & Midland), chicks, children, cubs, juveniles, kiddies, kiddos, kids, moppets, sprats, sprouts, squirts, whelps, younglings, youngsters, youths, adolescents, minors, kindergartners, preschoolers, rug rats (slang), schoolboys, schoolchildren, schoolgirls, schoolkids, imps, jackanapeses, mischiefs, monkeys, rapscallions, rascals, rogues, urchins, whippersnappers, cherubs, preteen-agers, preteens, subteens, teenagers, teeners, teens, teenyboppers, tweens, lads, nippers, shavers, striplings, tads, bobby-soxers, hoydens, tomboys
    opposite: middle-agers, ancients, elders, golden-agers, oldsters, old-timers, senior citizens, seniors, adults, grown-ups

Related Entry: Toddler (noun)

Toddler is a different word from Toddlers. The synonyms below are for toddler, not for toddlers.

  1. a young child who is just learning to walk

    similar: babe, baby, bantling, infant, neonate, nestling, newborn, tot, tyke, weanling, bairn (chiefly Scottish), bambino, bud, chap (Southern & Midland), chick, child, cub, juvenile, kid, kiddie, kiddo, moppet, sprat, sprout, squirt, whelp, youngling, youngster, youth, adolescent, minor, kindergartner, preschooler, rug rat (slang), schoolboy, schoolchild, schoolgirl, schoolkid, imp, jackanapes, mischief, monkey, rapscallion, rascal, rogue, urchin, whippersnapper, cherub, preteen, preteen-ager, subteen, teen, teenager, teener, teenybopper, tween, lad, nipper, shaver, stripling, tad, bobby-soxer, hoyden, tomboy
    opposite: middle-ager, ancient, elder, golden-ager, oldster, old-timer, senior, senior citizen, adult, grown-up

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Toddlers

The most common words with a similar meaning to Toddlers:

Chiefly Scottish: bairns
Southern & Midland: chaps
Slang: rug rats
babes, babies, bantlings, infants, neonates, nestlings, newborn, tots, tykes, weanlings, bambinos, buds, chicks, children, cubs, juveniles, kiddies, kiddos, kids, moppets, sprats, sprouts, squirts, whelps, younglings, youngsters, youths, adolescents, minors, kindergartners, preschoolers, schoolboys, schoolchildren, schoolgirls, schoolkids, imps, jackanapeses, mischiefs, monkeys, rapscallions

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Toddlers

Words with the opposite meaning of Toddlers:

middle-agers, ancients, elders, golden-agers, oldsters, old-timers, senior citizens, seniors, adults, grown-ups

Word Forms of Toddlers

Derived words: toddlerhood (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Toddlers

First known use: 1815

Frequently Asked Questions about Toddlers

What does "Toddlers" mean?

"Toddlers" means a person who toddles; especially, a young child usually between one and three years old. As a noun, it is defined as: a person who toddles; especially, a young child usually between one and three years old.

What is another word for "Toddlers"?

Other words for "Toddlers" include babes, babies, bantlings, infants, neonates, nestlings, newborn and tots. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Toddlers" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Toddlers"?

There are 64 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Toddlers". Common alternatives include babes, babies, bantlings, infants, neonates, nestlings, newborn, tots, tykes and weanlings.

What is the opposite of "Toddlers"?

Antonyms of "Toddlers" include middle-agers, ancients, elders, golden-agers, oldsters, old-timers, senior citizens and seniors.

Is "Toddlers" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Toddlers" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Toddlers"?

"Toddlers" is pronounced /ˈtä-dᵊl-ər/ and divided into syllables as tod·dler.

What is the origin of the word "Toddlers"?

First known use: 1815.

What is another word for "Toddlers" meaning "a young child who is just learning to walk"?

When "Toddlers" (noun) means a young child who is just learning to walk, synonyms include babes, babies, bantlings, infants, neonates and nestlings. Opposites in this sense include middle-agers, ancients, elders and golden-agers.