childhood
noun
child·hood
ˈchī(-ə)ld-ˌhu̇d 
1
: the state or period of being a child
2
: the early period in the development of something
Examples of childhood in a Sentence
diseases that can occur in childhood
Both men had unhappy childhoods.
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Dan Rene, Boston Herald, 25 Nov. 2025
From these characters, Irving builds his novels, crafting narrative arcs rooted in political conflict, unconventional childhoods, and vivid scenarios shaped by his life.
—Literary Hub, 24 Nov. 2025
Batheba’s memories of her childhood are mostly an unhappy blur.
—Ben Taub, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
The film begins with Jihan’s childhood in exile and unfolds across decades of political upheaval.
—Essie Assibu, Variety, 24 Nov. 2025
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“Childhood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/childhood. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.
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childhood
noun
child·hood
ˈchīld-ˌhu̇d
: the state or time of being a child
Medical Definition
childhood
noun
child·hood
ˈchīld-ˌhu̇d
: the state or period of being a child
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