childhood

Word parts

child + -hood

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈtʃaɪld.hʊd/

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• Hyphenation: child‧hood

Noun

Singular childhood

Plural none

1. (uncountable) Childhood is the state or condition of being an child, that is, being under 18 years of age.
   • Antonym: adulthood

   Childhood is the first stage of every man's life.

Related words

• child