child
Words that start with 'child' — often related to child or use 'child' as a base.
childhood
the state or period of being a child
She spent her childhood in a small coastal town.
childlike
having innocent or trusting qualities like a child
He looked at the magician with childlike wonder.
childish
immature; characteristic of a child (often negative)
His pouting behavior was rather childish.
childless
without children
They chose to remain childless.
childbearing
relating to bearing or giving birth to children
She took extra precautions during her childbearing years.
childproof
designed to prevent children from being harmed or from harming something
They installed childproof locks on the cabinets.
childminder
a person who professionally cares for other people's children (British)
We hired a childminder to look after the twins.
childishly
in an immature or childish manner
He admitted he had acted childishly.
stepchild
a child of one's spouse from a previous relationship
She grew close to her husband's stepchild.
grandchild
a child of one's son or daughter
They were excited to meet their first grandchild.