a child
Noun · English
Meaning 1
a young human being below the age of puberty
(a young human being)
Example
They have a child who is starting school this year.
Meaning 2
a son or daughter of any age
(a person in relation to their parents)
Example
Even though he is forty, he will always be a child to his mother.
Synonyms
kid, youngster, offspring, minor
Grammar
- plural
- children