noun
Children
noun
1
The plural of child — more than one young person, or more than one son or daughter.
"The children played in the garden until sunset."
"Both of their children now live abroad."
How to Use Children
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMore than one child.
Common mistake
This is the irregular plural of "child" — never write "childs" or "childrens."
Common pairings
raise children
children's book
young children
children of the community
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