childhood
pronunciation
How to pronounce childhood in British English:
UK [ˈtʃaɪldhʊd]
How to pronounce childhood in American English:
US [ˈtʃaɪldhʊd]
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- Noun:
- the time of person's life when they are a child
- the state of a child between infancy and adolescence
Word Origin
- childhood (n.)
- "period of life from birth to puberty," Old English cildhad; see child + -hood.
Example
- 1. It may also be related to childhood .
- 2. Through hard work and opportunities , nina 's childhood dream came true !
- 3. Exposure to lead in childhood has been linked to aggression and criminal behaviour in adults .
- 4. I heard this story many times during my childhood .
- 5. The longer the childhood the more males evolve toward caring for their offspring .