Child - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |tʃaɪld|  American pronunciation of the word child
Brit.  |tʃaɪld|  British pronunciation of the word child

noun

- a young person of either sex (syn: fry, kid, minor, nestling, nipper, shaver, tiddler, tike, tyke, youngster)
she writes books for children
- a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age (syn: kid)
they had three children
- an immature childish person (syn: baby)
he remained a child in practical matters as long as he lived
- a member of a clan or tribe
the children of Israel

Extra examples

The birth of a child

She's pregnant with their first child.

A play for both children and adults

All of their children are grown now.

An elderly couple and their adult children

Men are such children sometimes.

A mother carries a child for nine months.

The hotel is ideal for families with young children.

Your interest and support are important to your child.

The film is not suitable for children under 12.

I was very happy as a child (=when I was a child).

For a child of five this was a terrifying experience.

I have five children, all happily married.

She lives with her husband, Paul, and three grown-up children.

Annie had always wanted to get married and have children.

Word forms

noun
singular: child
plural: children
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