English · Family & People
child
/tʃaɪld/
[/tʃaɪld/]
young person; offspring
Beginnernoun
Definition
A young human being; also a son or daughter of any age.
Example
Every child in the class received a small prize at the end.
Every child in the class received a small prize at the end.
Etymology
From Old English "cild," a young person.
How & Where It’s Used
Means a young person or one's offspring; plural is "children".