toddler
/ˈtɑdlɚ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: toddlers
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A young child (typically between one and three years old) who has started walking but not fully mastered it.
Noun
Examples
I can't believe Vanessa's baby is now a toddler already!
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
One unsteady on their feet.
Noun
Examples
He is sixty-five years old if he is a fortnight, while the girl has only just done with her dolls,and hos no more love for the toothless old toddler than I have for Mammy Wombat, the black gin.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “toddler” mean?
A young child (typically between one and three years old) who has started walking but not fully mastered it.
Is “toddler” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.