children

[ chil-druhn ]
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noun
  1. plural of child.

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How to use children in a sentence

  • The same outpourings of affection are seen in the dealings of children with their toy babies and animals.

    Children's Ways | James Sully
  • The well-known "cock and bull" stories of small children are inspired by this love of strong effect.

    Children's Ways | James Sully
  • And this summer it seemed to her that she never would be able to take proper care of her nestful of children.

    The Tale of Grandfather Mole | Arthur Scott Bailey
  • For it is better that thy children should ask of thee, than that thou look toward the hands of thy children.

  • There were other children beside, and two nurse-maids followed, looking disagreeable and resigned.

British Dictionary definitions for children

children

/ (ˈtʃɪldrən) /


noun
  1. the plural of child

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