Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
child
noun
/tʃaɪld/
Definition
A young human being typically below the age of puberty.
Examples
- Every child deserves a safe place to grow up.
- The child laughed joyfully as they played in the park.
- She has a child who is just starting school.
Meaning
A child is a person who is not yet an adult, usually defined as someone under the age of 18. They are in a stage of development where they grow physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Synonyms
- kid
- youth
- infant
- toddler
- minor
