childhood — the period of time when someone is a child
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the period of time when someone is a child
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/
Example Sentences
- My childhood was spent mostly playing video games and avoiding vegetables.
- During his childhood, he wanted to become a superhero when he grew up.
- She often talks about her childhood when cookies were medicine and bedtime was punishment.
childhood
NOUN[/ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/]
the period of time when someone is a child
The magical time of childhood
In this neighborhood, childhood happiness has greater likelihood
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Childhood originates from Old English, combining 'cild' (child) and 'hood' (state or period). The suffix '-hood' derives from Old English 'had' meaning condition or state, and became a productive suffix for forming nouns denoting a particular status or life stage.
Breakdown
child (Old English 'cild', a young person) + -hood (suffix from Old English 'had', meaning state or condition), similar to brotherhood and motherhood.
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📝Examples
“My childhood was spent mostly playing video games and avoiding vegetables.”
“During his childhood, he wanted to become a superhero when he grew up.”
“She often talks about her childhood when cookies were medicine and bedtime was punishment.”
“His childhood experiences shaped his personality as an adult.”
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