foster child
Americannoun
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a child raised by someone who is not their biological or adoptive parent.
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a needy child, such as one living in an impoverished country, supported or aided by contribution to a specific charity.
noun
Etymology
Origin of foster child
1150–1200; Middle English fostercild
Example Sentences
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At first, Sharon and Tim had "some very difficult times" with the foster child, who the BBC is not naming.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2025
Him being a foster child feels like a significant piece of things.
From New York Times • Jun. 14, 2023
Licensed foster parents and group homes also have the right to reject any foster child before or after their arrival.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2023
The state pays Amerigroup a fixed amount per foster child to provide coverage and hold down costs.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 30, 2023
That spring Vivian, a foster child who was slightly younger than me, moved in and slept on a cot in Mrs. Chavez’s room.
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
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