child
hood
1
the period or time of being a child, characterized by significant physical and emotional growth
- Sarah cherished the memories of her childhood spent playing in the backyard with her siblings.
- Tom's childhood was filled with adventure and exploration as he roamed the forests near his home.
- Emily's love for reading began in her childhood, when she would lose herself in books for hours on end.
2
the state of being a child
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