child

noun
UK: /tʃaɪld/
US: /tʃaɪld/

  1. A young person who is not yet an adult.

    1. The child plays in the park every day. [ ] [ ]
    2. Every child deserves access to quality education regardless of background. [ ] [ ]

  2. A son or daughter of any age.

    1. She is my child, and I love her very much. [ ] [ ]
    2. Despite being grown with children, she will always be her parents' child. [ ] [ ]

  3. A naive or immature person.

    1. Don't be such a child; act your age. [ ] [ ]
    2. He behaves like a child when he doesn't get his way, throwing tantrums. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

kid offspring youth minor

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "child" in English means: A young person who is not yet an adult., A son or daughter of any age., A naive or immature person..

The phonetic transcription of "child" is /tʃaɪld/ in British English and /tʃaɪld/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "child": kid, offspring, youth, minor.

Example usage of "child": "The child plays in the park every day.". More examples on the page.