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offspring

/ˈɒfspɹɪŋ/noun

A person's child or children.

Example sentences

  • “The couple hoped their offspring would inherit the family business one day.”
  • “Most parents want their offspring to have a better life than they had.”

Same form singular and plural: one offspring, many offspring. Often humorous when applied to humans.

Synonyms for offspring

  • children
  • progeny
  • kids

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