CHILDHOOD: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for CHILDHOOD?

Need another word that means the same as “childhood”? Find 10 synonyms and 30 related words for “childhood” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Childhood” are: puerility, youth, infancy, babyhood, boyhood, girlhood, adolescence, teens, young adulthood, immaturity

Childhood as a Noun

Definitions of "Childhood" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “childhood” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• The state of a child between infancy and adolescence.
• The time of person's life when they are a child.
• The state or period of being a child.

Synonyms of "Childhood" as a noun (10 Words)

adolescence	The time period between the beginning of puberty and adulthood. Mary spent her childhood and adolescence in Europe.
babyhood	The early stage of growth or development.
boyhood	The state or time of being a boy. He has been passionate about cars since boyhood.
girlhood	The childhood of a girl. They had been friends since girlhood.
immaturity	The state of being immature or not fully grown. The immaturity of the immune system in very young children makes them especially vulnerable.
infancy	The early stage of growth or development. A son who died in infancy.
puerility	The state of a child between infancy and adolescence.
teens	A juvenile between the onset of puberty and maturity.
young adulthood	United States film and television actress (1913-2000.
youth	A young man. He was attacked by a gang of youths.

Usage Examples of "Childhood" as a noun

• He spent his childhood in Lewes.
• A childhood friend.
• The idealized world of childhood.

Associations of "Childhood" (30 Words)

adolescence	The period following the onset of puberty during which a young person develops from a child into an adult. Mary spent her childhood and adolescence in Europe.
adolescent	An adolescent boy or girl. Adolescent boys and girls.
adult	Of or for adult people. I ve adulted with moderate success this week by compiling invoices and billing my client.
adulthood	The state (and responsibilities) of a person who has attained maturity. The crucial years between adolescence and adulthood.
birthplace	The place where someone was born. Florence was the birthplace of the Renaissance.
boyhood	The state or time of being a boy. He has been passionate about cars since boyhood.
delayed	Not as far along as normal in development.
delinquency	Nonpayment of a debt when due. He inherited his delinquency from his father.
early	Early shifts. An early computer.
girl	A person s girlfriend. The girls were just learning to ride a tricycle.
hometown	The town (or city) where you grew up or where you have your principal residence. He never went back to his hometown again.
immature	Characteristic of a lack of maturity. His immature sense of humour.
infancy	The early stage of growth or development. Opinion polls were in their infancy.
juvenile	An actor playing a juvenile role. The law relating to the sentencing of juveniles.
lad	A young man who is boisterously macho. A furious row ensued between the referee and our lads.
maturation	The action or process of maturing. Sexual maturation.
memory	An electronic memory device. The mind can bury all memory of traumatic abuse.
overindulgence	Excessive indulgence. The child was spoiled by overindulgence.
playmate	A friend with whom a child plays. Her clients use this album of photos to pick their ideal playmate.
plaything	A person treated as amusing but unimportant by someone else. She was the mistress and plaything of a wealthy businessman.
precocious	Appearing or developing early. A precocious child.
puberty	The time of life when sex glands become functional. A particularly traumatic puberty.
stripling	A young man. He s a mere stripling.
teen	Relating to teenagers. Teenage mothers.
teenage	Relating to or characteristic of teenagers. A teenage girl.
teenager	A person aged between 13 and 19 years.
toy	Consider (an idea or proposal) casually or indecisively. A toy stove.
young	Young people collectively. Rock music appeals to the young.
youngster	A child, young person, or young animal. Tiddler is a British term for youngster.
youth	A young man. Youth everywhere rises in revolt.