child
child
child - Dictionary definition and meaning for word child
Definition
(noun) a young person of either sex
Definition
(noun) a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age
Definition
(noun) an immature childish person
Definition
(noun) a member of a clan or tribe
(noun) a young person of either sex
Synonyms :
fry
,
kid
,
minor
,
nestling
,
nipper
,
shaver
,
small fry
,
tiddler
,
tike
,
tyke
,
youngster
Example Sentence
- she writes books for children
- they're just kids
- `tiddler' is a British term for youngster
Definition
(noun) a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age
Synonyms :
kid
Example Sentence
- they had three children
- they were able to send their kids to college
Definition
(noun) an immature childish person
Synonyms :
baby
Example Sentence
- he remained a child in practical matters as long as he lived
- stop being a baby!
Definition
(noun) a member of a clan or tribe
Example Sentence
- the children of Israel