childhood
nounDivide childhood into syllables:
child · hood
How to pronounce childhood:
Definition of childhood:
- childhood (noun):
- the state or period of being a child
- the time or condition of being a child
- the time of person's life when they are a child.
Synonyms for childhood:
puerilityspringtimeyouthimmaturityadolescenceboyhoodminorityAntonyms for childhood:
maturityexperiencedecrepitudeagemajoritysenioritycompletionadolescencecaducityfullnessShow 3 more
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