child child /ˈtʃaɪld/

noun

1. () A young person of either sex  ( fry [Archaic] , nestling [Informal] , nipper [Informal] , minor , shaver [Informal] , small fry [Informal] , tiddler [Informal, British] , tike [Informal] , tyke , child , kid [Informal] , youngster )
   a young person of either sex
    She writes books for children
   she writes books for children
    They're just kids
   they're just kids
    Tiddler' is a British term for youngster
   tiddler' is a British term for youngster
   
   
2. () A human offspring (son or daughter) of any age  ( kid [Informal] , child )
   a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age
    They had three children
   they had three children
    They were able to send their kids to college
   they were able to send their kids to college
   
   
3. () An immature childish person  ( baby , child )
   an immature childish person
    He remained a child in practical matters as long as he lived
   he remained a child in practical matters as long as he lived
    Stop being a baby!
   stop being a baby!
   
   
4. A member of a clan or tribe  ( child )
   a member of a clan or tribe
    The children of Israel
   the children of Israel