Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
boyhood
Noun
/ˈbɔɪhʊd/
Definition
The period of time in a boy’s life before he becomes a man; childhood specifically referring to the years when a boy is growing up.
Examples
- During his boyhood, he dreamed of becoming an astronaut.
- My grandfather often reminisces about his boyhood adventures in the countryside.
- The stories his father told about his boyhood made him long for simpler times.
Meaning
Refers to the early years of a male’s life, characterized by youth and innocence.
Synonyms
- childhood
- youth
- adolescence
