Definition of "child"
Kid-friendly meaning of child, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.
What does "child" mean?
child (noun) — a young person who is not yet grown up.
Example sentences using "child"
Grade K–2
The child is happy.
Grade 3–5
Every child in the class got a new library card on the first day of school.
Grade 6–8
Watching a child explain something they just figured out is one of the great quiet pleasures of being alive.
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