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UK/["/ˈkɪndəɡɑːtn/"]/US/["/ˈkɪndərɡɑːrtn/"]/

Meaning of Kindergarten

a school or class to prepare children aged five for school

In simple words: A school for young children, usually ages 4 to 6, before they go to first grade.

Kindergarten in a sentence

  • his first day at kindergarten
  • James is in kindergarten now, but he's moving up to infant school this autumn.
  • She teaches reading to students in kindergarten.
  • She was still attending kindergarten at Assumption School.
  • their plans for Hannah to start all-day kindergarten

How to use Kindergarten

Used commonly in the US and some other countries to refer to the first stage of formal education. It's appropriate in educational contexts but may be less familiar in regions without a kindergarten system.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Kindergarten sounds like 'kind' and 'garden'—imagine a garden where kind children grow and learn.

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Synonyms for Kindergarten

Opposites of Kindergarten

Common mistakes with Kindergarten

  • Confused with 'preschool', which may refer to a broader range of early childhood education.
  • Spelling errors such as 'kindergarden' instead of 'kindergarten'.

Compare Kindergarten with Preschool, Nursery

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Frequently asked questions about Kindergarten

What does Kindergarten mean?

A school for young children, usually ages 4 to 6, before they go to first grade.

What is the definition of Kindergarten?

a school or class to prepare children aged five for school

How do you use Kindergarten in a sentence?

his first day at kindergarten

Can you give another example of Kindergarten?

James is in kindergarten now, but he's moving up to infant school this autumn.

What are synonyms for Kindergarten?

Common alternatives include preschool, nursery, early childhood education, pre-K.

What is the opposite of Kindergarten?

Opposite meanings include high school, university, college, adult education.

What words go with Kindergarten?

It commonly pairs with all-day, full-day, half-day, enter, start, attend, classroom, class, children, at kindergarten, in kindergarten, all-day, full-day, half-day, enter, start, attend, classroom, class, children, at kindergarten, in kindergarten.

What are common mistakes when using Kindergarten?

Confused with 'preschool', which may refer to a broader range of early childhood education. Spelling errors such as 'kindergarden' instead of 'kindergarten'.

How do you pronounce Kindergarten?

US: /["/ˈkɪndərɡɑːrtn/"]/, UK: /["/ˈkɪndəɡɑːtn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Kindergarten?

Used commonly in the US and some other countries to refer to the first stage of formal education. It's appropriate in educational contexts but may be less familiar in regions without a kindergarten system.

What CEFR level is Kindergarten?

"Kindergarten" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.