Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

children's home

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.45 in modern English

Syllables
chil-dren's home
IPA
24
Scrabble Score
13
Letters
2
Syllables
11
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A home for the care and protection of children whose parents have died or can no longer care for them. Public, private, and public-private versions exist in various countries.

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

children's homes (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

institution foster care adoption

Synonyms

orphanage group home

Questions

What does children's home mean?
A home for the care and protection of children whose parents have died or can no longer care for them. Public, private, and public-private versions exist in various countries.

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