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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Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 27 May 2025
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Beyond writing picture books, Lê is also an early childhood policy expert who has worked in education at the federal, state and local level.
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Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 27 May 2025
Avery Dixon – Season 17 Avery Dixon is a saxophonist from Atlanta, Ga., who throughout his childhood faced numerous health challenges, including vocal cord issues that led to bullying.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 27 May 2025
Beyond writing picture books, Lê is also an early childhood policy expert who has worked in education at the federal, state and local level.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2025
There were hundreds of comments from people sharing similar experiences and reminiscing about their childhood.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 26 May 2025
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“Childhood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/childhood. Accessed 31 May. 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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