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
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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 notesIn plain EnglishThe time in a male's life when he is a young boy.
Common pairings
boyhood home
boyhood friend
boyhood dream
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Word forms
- Plural
- boyhoods
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Etymology
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.
