# childless

/ˈtʃaɪɫdɫəs/ (US) · /tʃˈaɪldləs/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/childless
Updated: 2026-05-09

## Definition

having no children. You use this to describe a person or a couple who does not have any kids.

For teachers: having no children. Often used in demographic or sociological contexts to describe individuals or couples without offspring.

## Examples

- The couple is childless by choice.
- Many modern professionals remain childless to focus on their careers and personal travel goals.
- The study examined how childless households in urban areas allocate their disposable income compared to families with multiple dependents.

## Usage notes

- Typically used as a predicative adjective after 'be' or 'remain', or as an attributive adjective before a noun.

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