toddlertod‧dler /ˈtɒdlə $ ˈtɑːdlər/ ●○○ noun [countable] 
Examples
a very young child who is just learning to walk
► see thesaurus at baby
ExamplesEXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
Thesaurus- A toddler was squatting in the middle of the carpet, thumb in mouth.
- As a toddler, he was attacked and injured by the family's pet dog.
- Above 50% of infants and toddlers were able to discontinue the laxative after three to four months.
- Bulger court case starts Two ten-year-old boys have pleaded not guilty to the abduction and murder of the toddler, James Bulger.
- But neither could you escape the fact that it seemed specifically designed for bumping off toddlers.
- Instead, the toddler may simply look around and get irritable, and appear more and more scattered.
- Then, in marked contrast, there are the several photos of smiling, pink-cheeked toddlers raggedly clipped from magazines.
- Today middle-class parents read books on toddler development, attend parent workshops, and learn how to talk so children will listen.
- Your toddler will be fascinated by the spongy texture of the filled bag and the movement of the floating toys.
THESAURUS► baby
Collocations a very young child who has not yet learned to speak or walk: · I sat next to a woman holding a baby.
► toddler a baby who has learned how to walk: · The playground has a special area for toddlers.
► infant formal a baby or a very young child: · The disease is mainly found in infants.
► little one spoken informal a baby, or a small child up to the age of about three: · How old is your little one?
► young the babies of an animal or bird: · Kangaroos carry their young in a pouch.
► litter a group of baby animals that are born at the same time to the same mother: · Our cat has just had a litter of six kittens.
Longman Language Activatora child► child a young person from the time they are born until they are aged about 14 or 15: · How many children are there in your class?· Children under 14 travel free.· Every child was given a present.as a child: · As a child, she preferred playing football with the boys to playing with dolls.child prodigy (=a child who is extremely good at doing something, for example playing music or speaking languages, from a very young age ): · While growing up in North Carolina, Amos was considered a child prodigy on the piano.child development (=the way a child grows and learns new skills): · After her first baby was born, Barb read child development books constantly.child care (=when someone looks after children while their parents work): · The state will provide child care when both parents participate in the training program.child abuse (=cruel or violent treatment of children by adults): · Nationwide, only one in four cases of child abuse and neglect is reported.
► kid informal a child: · Jamie's a bright kid.· I really enjoy working with kids.· When we were kids, we used to spend practically the whole summer outdoors.just a kid: · Don't be so hard on him - he's just a kid.
► boy a male child: · I used to live in Spain when I was a boy.· Harry teaches in a boys' school in Glasgow.· He put a hand on the boy's shoulder and walked with him down the hall.little boy (=a very young boy): · Why don't you go play with that little boy over there?
► girl a female child: · What's that girl's name?· More girls play sports now than when I was younger.· Beth is one of the most popular girls in her class.little girl (=a very young girl): · A little girl was sitting on the front doorstep.
► toddler a very young child who has just learned to walk: · As a toddler, he was attacked and injured by the family's pet dog.· A toddler was squatting in the middle of the carpet, thumb in mouth.
WORD SETS► Childrenbaby, nounbaby boomer, nounbabyhood, nounbabyish, adjectiveboy, nounchildren's home, nouncustody, nounfamily, nounfirst generation, nounfoundling, noungame, nounguttersnipe, nounhyperactive, adjectivelegitimate, adjectivelegitimize, verbminor, nounminority, nounmite, nounmotherless, adjectivenurture, nounorphan, nounorphanage, nounpapoose, nounpreteen, adjectiveprogeny, nounpuppy fat, nounragamuffin, nounscamp, nounschool friend, nounsextuplet, nounspoiled, adjectivetinker, nountoddle, verbtoddler, nountoilet-training, nountot, nounupbringing, nounurchin, nounward, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN► group
· Nafferton supports many organisations from toddler groups to clubs for senior citizens.· It may also be that her naughtiness is her way of telling you she's not ready for the toddler group yet.· Toddlers group: A toddlers group is held from 10 to 11.30am every Wednesday in the village hall.
VERB► see· I've often seen toddlers jumping about in the back of cars ahead of me.· Once I saw a toddler sitting on the ground at our local playground using his hands to bulldoze piles of sand.
a very young child who is just learning to walk► see thesaurus at baby