Definition

The time in a person's life when they are a baby.

Example

During her babyhood, she learned to crawl and then walk.

Conversation

I found some old photos from my babyhood the other day.

Oh really? That must have been fun to look at!

Yeah, it was so cute to see how much I've changed since then.

Totally! It's amazing how those early years shape who we are.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Babyhood is formed from "baby" (from Middle English *babe*, meaning an infant or very young child) and "-hood" (from Old English *hād*, meaning state or condition). The word "babyhood" refers to the state or condition of being a baby.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'baby' to remember that 'babyhood' means the state of being a baby.

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