Meaning & use
toddler
A young child, typically between one and three years old, who has recently learned to walk.
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The toddler wobbled across the room before plopping down on the rug.
We childproofed the kitchen once our toddler started climbing onto chairs.
A note on using this word
'Todler' is a common misspelling; the correct spelling doubles the 'd,' from the verb 'toddle,' meaning to walk unsteadily.
Words with a similar meaning
infanttot
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