childhood friend

noun

: a friend that a person had when both of them were children : a friend since childhood

We are childhood friends.

Examples of childhood friend in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

When Molly reconnects with her childhood friend and fellow single mother Amina (Idil Ahmed), the two women join forces to take destiny into their own hands. —Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026

Ruffalo portrayed Matty, Jenna's childhood friend, professional photographer and eventual love interest, in the time-bending comedy, which also starred Judy Greer, Andy Serkis and Kathy Baker, among others. —Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026

Matt Damon met and fell in love with future wife Luciana in 2003—six years after Matt and his childhood friend Ben Affleck hit the big time with their 1997 film Good Will Hunting. —Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026

Patterson's family said a childhood friend turned on him. —Jermont Terry, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026

Rhymes for childhood friend

• apprehend
• comprehend
• condescend
• dividend
• recommend
• resuspend
• amend
• append
• ascend
• attend
• backend
• befriend