English

childhood

ˈtʃaɪldhʊd, ˈtʃaɪld.hʊd, ˈtʃaɪldˌhʊd
Meaning: the time when someone is a child; the state of being a child
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: ˈtʃaɪld.hʊd, ˈtʃaɪldˌhʊd

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Example sentences

I have many happy memories of my childhood.
This box contains old photographs from my childhood.
This box contains old photographs from my childhood.
The government is launching a new campaign to tackle childhood obesity.
The government is launching a new campaign to tackle childhood obesity.
I cherish the memories of our childhood spent together.
I cherish the memories of our childhood spent together.
The singer finally lived out her childhood dream on stage.
The singer finally lived out her childhood dream on stage.
They love to reminisce about their childhood.
They love to reminisce about their childhood.

Usage Notes

Refers to the period of life before becoming an adult.

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