kindergarten
/ˈkɪndəɹˌɡɑːɹt(ə)n/
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Also seen as: kindergartens
Sense 1
Meaning · English
An educational institution for young children, usually between ages 4 and 6; nursery school.
NounRegister: UK, US
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The elementary school grade before first grade.
NounRegister: US
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “kindergarten” mean?
An educational institution for young children, usually between ages 4 and 6; nursery school.
Is “kindergarten” formal or informal?
kindergarten is generally UK, US.