childhood friend

noun

: a friend that a person had when both of them were children : a friend since childhood

We are childhood friends.

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But Griffis had spent two years at UCF, and on visits to see his childhood friend, Brown saw a market that was virtually untapped. —

Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024 In a particular scene in Big, Hanks and John Heard (who played Paul) are playing handball together, and Moscow says the scene reminds him of his childhood friend Ernest. —

Sara Belcher, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024 Down in South Baltimore, meanwhile, a local veterinarian and his childhood friend are getting ready to take over the old Blair’s on Hudson space. —

Amanda Yeager, Baltimore Sun, 28 Nov. 2024 The two used to be best friends, but their mutual interest in their childhood friend and now music producer Myung Lone has caused a rift between them. —

Ollie Barder, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for childhood friend

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