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childhood

[chahyld-hood] / ˈtʃaɪld hʊd /
NOUN
period of being young
Synonyms
STRONG
adolescence babyhood cradle immaturity infancy juvenility minority nonage nursery puberty schooldays teens youth
WEAK
juniority pupilage tender age
Antonyms
STRONG
adulthood

Example Sentences

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“I’m a childhood fan of Pee-wee Herman, and I’m so grateful to be part of such a bigger tribute to him.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

A 2021 report from the Massachusetts Department of Health suggested a connection between that contamination and a higher number of childhood cancer cases in the area.

From Science Daily • Apr. 29, 2026

"Totally nerdy" is how he described his childhood self.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Davis opens his life story by describing an almost visionary moment in early childhood: “The very first thing I remember . . . is a flame.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Musical movement responses in early childhood music education practice in the Netherlands.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin