Definitions

1. noun

The state or period of being a child, typically from birth to adolescence, characterized by dependence on others for care and support.

“Her memories of childhood were filled with wonder and curiosity.”

2. noun

The period of life in which a person develops physically, mentally, and emotionally, leading to independence and adulthood.

“The challenges of childhood are crucial for building resilience in later life.”

3. noun

A nostalgic or sentimental recollection of one’s own childhood or someone else’s childhood.

“The film’s portrayal of childhood was a nostalgic trip for many viewers.”

4. noun

A stage or phase of development, especially in an organism or a process.

“The childhood of the starfish is a critical stage in its life cycle.”