childhood
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Definition
The period of a person's life when they are a child. It often refers to the early years when someone is growing, learning, and living with limited adult responsibility.
Usage & Nuances
Usually an uncountable noun: we say 'during childhood' or 'in childhood', not usually 'a childhood' unless describing a type of experience ('a happy childhood'). Common collocations include 'childhood memories', 'childhood friend', and 'childhood trauma'.
Example Sentences
My childhood was full of games and cartoons.
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She moved to another city during childhood.
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We often talk about our childhood at family dinners.
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That song takes me right back to my childhood.
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He had a tough childhood, but he rarely talks about it.
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A lot of our habits start forming in childhood.
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