English · Family & People
children
/ˈtʃɪldrən/
[/ˈtʃɪldrən/]
plural of child
Beginnernoun
Definition
Children is the irregular plural of child, meaning more than one young person.
Example
The children played in the park.
The children played in the park.
Etymology
From Old English 'cildru', with an extra '-en' ending added over time.
How & Where It’s Used
One of the few English plurals ending in '-en'.