First Known Use: 1852
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kindergarten
noun kin·der·gar·ten \ˈkin-də(r)-ˌgär-tən, -dən\
: a school or class for very young children
Full Definition of KINDERGARTEN
: a school or class for children usually from four to six years old
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Origin of KINDERGARTEN
German, from Kinder children + Garten garden
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kindergarten
noun kin·der·gar·ten \ˈkin-dər-ˌgär-tən\
Definition of KINDERGARTEN for Kids
: a school or a class for very young children
— kin·der·gart·ner \-ˌgärt-nər\ noun
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