childhood

noun
UK: /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/
US: /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/

  1. The period of life when you are a child.

    1. My childhood was very happy, full of games. [ ] [ ]
    2. She had a troubled childhood, marked by poverty and neglect, and this defined her later life. [ ] [ ]

  2. The early stage of development or existence.

    1. The project is in its childhood, needing much care. [ ] [ ]
    2. These ancient traditions have their childhood in the mists of prehistory. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

youth infancy

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "childhood" in English means: The period of life when you are a child., The early stage of development or existence..

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

Synonyms for "childhood": youth, infancy.

Example usage of "childhood": "My childhood was very happy, full of games.". More examples on the page.