Beginner Family & Relationships

Only child

/ˈəʊn.li tʃaɪld/ noun

Meaning

a child who has no siblings

हिंदी मेंइकलौती संतान

Example Sentences

“Being an only child, she never had to share her toys growing up.”

इकलौती संतान होने के कारण, उसे बड़े होते हुए कभी अपने खिलौने बाँटने नहीं पड़े।

⚠ Common Mistake

Pluralised incorrectly as "onlies" — correct plural is "only children."

Good to Know

Countable
countable
Plural
only children

Written and reviewed by Maninder Thind · Last updated 17 August 2026

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