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.

The word 'childhood' is derived from the Middle English 'childehood', meaning 'the state of being a child'.

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.

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.

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.