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Definition of childhood

childhood

/ˈtʃaɪld.hʊd/
child · hood
Adverb:childishly
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Plural:childhoods
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Adjective:childish
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• noun

1

The state or period of being a child, extending from infancy until adolescence.

Example

"She spent most of her childhood growing up in a small coastal town."

2

The early stage in the existence, development, or evolution of something.

Example

"Modern aviation was still in its childhood when the first commercial flights began."

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• Nearby Words

childbirth
childcare
childcarer
childhood
childish
childishly
childishness

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'cildhad', a compound formed from 'cild' (child) and '-had' (state, rank, or condition).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Childhood. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/childhood
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