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Boyhood
01
the period of a male's life before he reaches adulthood
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
Examples
During his boyhood, summers were spent exploring the woods behind his house, building forts, and catching fireflies.
02
the state in which a male individual is considered a boy
Examples
The innocence of boyhood was evident in the carefree laughter and playful antics of the neighborhood children.
Lexical Tree
boyhood
boy
