childfree
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of childfree
Example Sentences
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In real life, while her parents and close friends have been supportive of her being childfree, her wider family could not understand her decision.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
“As childfree people, solo agers move all the time,” Zigmont said.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 21, 2026
The top scorers for broadcast and cable series included shows “Queen Sugar,” about a set of Black siblings in Louisiana, and “The Baby,” about a childfree woman who ends up with a mysterious baby.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 11, 2024
In 2018, a nationally representative New York Times survey found that 33% of childfree Americans aged 20-45 cited being "worried about climate change" as a reason for not having children.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 9, 2023
Clearly, none of these men are actually worried about her wellbeing, or the wellbeing of childfree women in general.
From Salon ● Feb. 17, 2023
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