child

Definitions of "child"
  1. A person's offspring, regardless of their age, commonly including those who have been officially adopted
  2. An individual younger than the legal age determined by law
How to use "child" in a sentence
  1. The family court ruled that the child must reside with the mother during school days.
  2. The law prohibits selling tobacco products to a child under the age of 18.
  3. During the custody hearing, the judge will consider the best interests of the child.

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