child
child
ʧaɪld
chaild
/tʃaɪld/

Definition & Meaning of "child"in English

Child
01

a young person who has not reached puberty or adulthood yet

child definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
animacy status
human
Composition
Simple
countable
plural form
children
Examples
As parents, we should prioritize the well-being and safety of our children at all times.
02

a son or daughter of any age

child definition and meaning
Examples
She read a bedtime story to her child every night before tucking them into bed.
03

an immature childish person

04

a member of a clan or tribe

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