Boyhood

Pronunciation: /ˈbɔɪhʊd/

Definitions of boyhood

noun the state or time of being a boy; the childhood of a male child

Example Sentences

A1 My boyhood was spent playing with toy cars and building forts.

A2 During my boyhood, I used to climb trees and explore the woods near my house.

B1 In my boyhood, I had a close group of friends that I would play soccer with every day after school.

B2 His boyhood memories of growing up in a small town are filled with nostalgia and a sense of innocence.

C1 The author's novel explores themes of masculinity and identity through the lens of his boyhood experiences.

C2 The filmmaker's latest project is a poignant reflection on his boyhood in war-torn country.

Examples of boyhood in a Sentence

formal His boyhood was spent in the countryside, surrounded by nature and animals.

informal I remember all the mischief we got up to during our boyhood days.

slang Back in our boyhood, we used to hang out at the skate park every day.

figurative The old house held memories of his boyhood, a time of innocence and wonder.

Grammatical Forms of boyhood

• plural: boyhoods
• comparative: more boyhood
• superlative: most boyhood
• present tense: experiencing boyhood
• future tense: will experience boyhood
• perfect tense: have experienced boyhood
• continuous tense: is experiencing boyhood
• singular: boyhood
• positive degree: boyhood
• infinitive: to experience boyhood
• gerund: experiencing boyhood
• participle: experienced boyhood

Origin and Evolution of boyhood

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'boyhood' originated from the combination of 'boy' and 'hood', with 'hood' referring to a state or condition.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'boyhood' has retained its original meaning of the state or time of being a boy, but has also come to symbolize the period of childhood or youth in general.