Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of child.
"The school bus arrived early, and all the children had already finished their homework before the bell rang."
In plain English: Children are young people who have not yet grown up to be adults.
"The children played happily in the park after school."
Usage: Use "children" to refer to two or more young people who are not yet grown up. It is the standard plural form of "child" and should replace incorrect variations like "childs."
The word "children" comes from the Middle English alteration of an earlier form meaning simply "children." It traces back to Old English ċildru, which was the plural of ċild ("child").