preschool — An educational establishment or program for children before they start elementary school, typically for ages 3-5
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: An educational establishment or program for children before they start elementary school, typically for ages 3-5
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpriːskuːl/
Korean meaning: 아이들이 초등학교에 들어가기 전에 다니는 교육기관, 유치원
Korean pronunciation: **프리**스쿨
Example Sentences
- Tommy's first day at preschool ended with him hiding under the snack table and refusing to come out until someone promised him extra cookies.
- The preschool graduation ceremony was more chaotic than most college graduations, with kids running in circles and parents crying more than the graduates.
- Research shows that quality preschool education can have lasting benefits for children's development.
preschool
NOUN//ˈpriːskuːl//
An educational establishment or program for children before they start elementary school, typically for ages 3-5
Tiny kids paint rainbows at preschool while teachers cheer them on.
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Origin
1920년대에 만들어진 복합어로, 'pre'(이전의)와 'school'(학교)이 결합하여 '학교 이전 단계'라는 의미가 되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“Tommy's first day at preschool ended with him hiding under the snack table and refusing to come out until someone promised him extra cookies.”
“The preschool graduation ceremony was more chaotic than most college graduations, with kids running in circles and parents crying more than the graduates.”
“Research shows that quality preschool education can have lasting benefits for children's development.”
“Many working parents rely on preschool programs to provide care and education for their young children.”
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