children Definition
plural form of child, a young human being below the age of puberty or below the legal age of majority.
Using children: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "children" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The children were playing in the park.
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She has two children, a boy and a girl.
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The school provides education for children with special needs.
children Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with children
Example
As an only child, he was used to getting all the attention from his parents.
child's play
something that is very easy to do
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For him, solving math problems is child's play.
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Despite being in his sixties, he is still a child at heart and loves playing video games.
Summary: children in Brief
The term 'children' [ˈtʃɪldrən] refers to young human beings below the age of puberty or below the legal age of majority. It is often used to describe a group of kids, as in 'The children were playing in the park.' The phrase 'only child' denotes a person without any siblings, while 'child's play' refers to something that is very easy to do. A 'child at heart' is an adult who has a childlike sense of wonder and enthusiasm.
