child
UK: tʃaɪld | US: tʃaɪld
n. a young human being below the age of puberty
n. a son or daughter of any age (archaic or formal)
n. an immature or inexperienced person
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The word "child" traces back to Old English ċild, meaning "fetus, infant, or unborn/young person." It shares roots with Gothic kilþei ("womb") and Old Norse kveld ("evening," possibly metaphorically linking to "end of growth"). Unlike many modern English words, "child" resisted Latin or Greek influence, retaining its Germanic structure. Its meaning narrowed from "any offspring" to specifically "young human" by the Middle English period.
The child played happily in the garden.
She is the youngest child in the family.
His reckless behavior shows he’s still a child at heart.
In Shakespeare’s works, "child" often refers to adult descendants.
The law protects the rights of every child.