CHILDHOOD Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

childhood

noun

ˈchī(-ə)ld-ˌhu̇d

Definition of childhood next

as in youth

the state or time of being a child enjoy your childhood—it won't last forever

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Recent Examples of childhood Sadhguru’s childhood was steeped in the warmth and creativity of his mother, whose influence still echoes profoundly in his life. —

Mandeep Rai, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024 Michael didn't know or communicate with Mason during his childhood and ignored his birth father's attempts to contact him from prison. —

Jessica Sager, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024 The whimsical design was inspired by childhood wonder and nostalgia in honor of the charity’s mission to combat child hunger and food insecurity in the U.K. and Brazil. —

Violet Goldstone, WWD, 18 Nov. 2024 My character, Valya, is driven by something that happened to her as a young woman and the unhappiness of her childhood. —

Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for childhood