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Translate files Childhood
/ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/
Meaning & Definition
noun
The period of time when a person is a child, typically characterized by early development and growth.
Her childhood memories were filled with laughter and adventure.
The state or time of being a child.
He often reminisces about the simplicity of his childhood.
A formative stage in a person's life, influencing their character and development.
The experiences of childhood can shape who we become as adults.
A particular period in history when one is a child.
In his childhood during the 1980s, technology was rapidly evolving.
The time in a child's life before they reach adolescence.
Childhood is often seen as a magical time full of innocence.
Etymology
The word 'childhood' is derived from the Middle English 'childehood', meaning 'the state of being a child'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
lost childhood
A nostalgic or poignant reflection on a missed or difficult upbringing.
childhood friend
A person who one grew up with during their childhood period.
childhood memories
Memories from the period of being a child.
Related Words
infant
A very young child or baby, typically considered to be under one year old.
toddler
A young child, typically between one and three years old, who is learning to walk.
adolescent
A young person in the process of developing from a child into an adult.
Slang Meanings
kid time
Back in the kid time, we used to play outside all day.
playground years
Those playground years were the best part of my life.