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childhood

[ˈtʃaɪldhʊd]

childhood Definition

  • 1the period of a person's life when they are a child
  • 2the state or experience of being a child

Using childhood: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "childhood" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I have many fond memories of my childhood.

  • Example

    She had a difficult childhood, growing up in poverty.

  • Example

    Childhood obesity is becoming a major health concern.

  • Example

    The book explores the theme of childhood innocence.

childhood Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for childhood

Phrases with childhood

  • the experience of having one's childhood cut short or taken away, often due to traumatic events or circumstances

    Example

    Her father's death marked the end of her childhood and forced her to grow up quickly.

  • a person who one was romantically involved with during childhood or adolescence

    Example

    They met as children and remained childhood sweethearts until they got married.

  • childhood friend

    a person who one has known since childhood and remained friends with into adulthood

    Example

    I still keep in touch with some of my childhood friends from elementary school.

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Summary: childhood in Brief

Childhood [ˈtʃaɪldhʊd] refers to the period of a person's life when they are a child, encompassing infancy, adolescence, and early years. It can be a time of fond memories or difficult circumstances, as seen in 'I have many fond memories of my childhood' and 'She had a difficult childhood, growing up in poverty.' Childhood can also be explored thematically, as in 'The book explores the theme of childhood innocence.'

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