noun Uncommon

boyhood

BOY-huud

Boyhood (noun) means the period of a male's life when he is a boy; childhood. Example: “He spent his boyhood on a farm in rural Ohio.”

noun

The period of a male's life when he is a boy; childhood.

"He spent his boyhood on a farm in rural Ohio."

How to use boyhood

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe time in a male's life when he is a young boy.

Common pairings

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boyhoods plural

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From "boy" plus the suffix "-hood," which denotes a state or period of life.

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What does “boyhood” mean?

The word “boyhood” means the period of a male's life when he is a boy; childhood. In plain terms, the time in a male's life when he is a young boy.

How do you pronounce “boyhood”?

“Boyhood” is pronounced BOY-huud (/ˈbɔɪˌhʊd/ in IPA).

How do you use “boyhood” in a sentence?

Here is “boyhood” used in a sentence: “He spent his boyhood on a farm in rural Ohio.”

What part of speech is “boyhood”?

“Boyhood” is a noun.

Is “boyhood” a common word?

“Boyhood” is an uncommon word in modern English.