boyhood

American  

[boi-hood] / ˈbɔɪ hʊd /

noun

1. the state or period of being a boy.

   Boyhood is a happy time of life.

2. boys collectively.

   the boyhood of America.

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boyhood British  

/ ˈbɔɪhʊd /

noun

1. the state or time of being a boy

   his boyhood was happy

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Other Word Forms

• preboyhood noun

Etymology

Origin of boyhood

First recorded in 1735–45; boy + -hood

Example Sentences

Mike Piazza, the slugger expensively coached from boyhood in the modern manner, saw “the silver spoons of his youth smelted into the first of ten consecutive Silver Slugger awards.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The 24-year-old signed a new five-year deal with his boyhood club in February as they moved to secure his future for the prime years of his career.

From BBC

The ex-England striker played a key role in bringing the Premier League title to Blackburn Rovers before joining his boyhood club Newcastle - despite interest from Manchester United.

From BBC

For a boyhood City fan to score twice at Wembley Stadium, this fairytale story has produced an unforgettable moment for the player, manager Pep Guardiola and supporters alike.

From BBC

Alexander-Arnold made a high profile move from boyhood club Liverpool to European giants Real Madrid last summer, but the transfer has not gone exactly to plan.

From BBC

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• adolescence