- a variation of childfree.
child-free
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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Some travelers in their 60s and 70s complain that while the child-free policy is nice, the vibe is too stale.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
For child-free investors, the more pressing question is: “Who decides?”
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 27, 2026
Twenty-five-year-old Grace and her husband are set on staying child-free, resisting pressure from their parents and society to produce offspring, even as China strives to boost its flagging birth rate.
From Barron's ● Jan. 5, 2026
When she told her family, it did not come as a surprise to them, as she had always been very vocal about her desire for a child-free life.
From BBC ● Feb. 23, 2025
Dad: We’re leaving tomorrow morning, for two more child-free weeks.
From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds
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