English · Family & People
toddler
/ˈtɒdlə/
[/ˈtɒdlə/]
young walking child
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A young child who is just beginning to walk.
Example
The toddler took a few wobbly steps and then sat down laughing.
The toddler took a few wobbly steps and then sat down laughing.
Etymology
From "toddle," to walk with short, unsteady steps.
How & Where It’s Used
Refers to a child roughly one to three years old.