boyhood

[boi-hood]

noun

1. the state or period of being a boy.

   Boyhood is a happy time of life.

2. boys collectively.

   the boyhood of America.

boyhood

/ ˈbɔɪhʊd /

noun

1. the state or time of being a boy

   his boyhood was happy

Other Word Forms

• preboyhood noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of boyhood¹

First recorded in 1735–45; boy + -hood

Example Sentences

"Playing against your boyhood club in the Champions League? It doesn't get any better than that," he said.

From BBC

He relives the period of his boyhood when his abuela was there to greet him after school and impart to him the cultural heritage he was living apart from.

From Los Angeles Times

It was a vital contribution from the academy graduate as he fights for his future at his boyhood club.

From BBC

But Spurs' north London rivals then made a move for Eze on Wednesday and the boyhood Arsenal fan chose to rejoin the Gunners having started his youth career with the club.

From BBC

Anthony: Completely get it from Eze's perspective, it's his boyhood club.

From BBC

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• adolescence