Orphan
/ˈɔːr.fən/
An orphan is a child who does not have a mom or dad because they have passed away, so they may need extra love and care from others.
Examples
- The storybook about the orphan showed how he found a new family who loved him.
- In art class, we learned about famous paintings made by an orphan who became very successful.
- The movie we watched was about an orphan who went on an adventure to find a home.
Synonyms
child without parents
parentless child
kid without a mom or dad
lost child
youngster in need
Antonyms
child with parents
loved child
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