Meaning & use

toddler

noun·Everyday

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.

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