boy
hood
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the period of a male's life before he reaches adulthood
- During his boyhood, summers were spent exploring the woods behind his house, building forts, and catching fireflies.
- He dreamt of becoming an astronaut ever since his boyhood fascination with the stars.
- The worn baseball cap held memories of countless games played during his boyhood.
- Though they hadn't spoken in years, they remained boyhood friends, forever connected by their shared past.
2
the state in which a male individual is considered a boy
- The innocence of boyhood was evident in the carefree laughter and playful antics of the neighborhood children.