Synonyms for

Childhood

Verb / ˈtʃaɪˌldhʊd / Another word for childhood — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the period of a person's life from birth to adolescence

Synonyms & similar words

puerility youth infancy adolescence minority beginnings youngness innocence immaturity naivety puppyhood prepubescence pubescence teenhood

Synonyms by register

Formal

youth juvenescence

Informal

kid days young days young years

Literary

infancy boyhood girlhood

Antonyms

adulthood maturity old age senility manhood womanhood

Common collocations

  • early childhood
  • childhood memories
  • childhood friend
  • childhood obesity
  • childhood innocence
  • childhood sweetheart
  • childhood trauma

Word family

noun childhood
adjective childlike
adverb childishly

Usage note

Childhood refers to the period of a person's life from birth to puberty. It generally carries positive connotations of innocence and playfulness.

Example sentences

  1. My childhood home was a small house in the countryside.
  2. I have many fond memories of my childhood.
  3. I love to look at old photos from my childhood.
  4. During my childhood, I loved to climb trees and play in the park.
  5. Childhood is a time of learning and exploration.

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