foster child

[faw-ster chahyld, fos-ter] / ˈfɔ stər ˈtʃaɪld, ˈfɒs tər /

NOUN

ward

Synonyms

STRONGEST

care

STRONG

charge child client dependent godchild guardianship keeping minor orphan pensioner protection pupil safekeeping trust

WEAK

adopted child protégé protégée

Antonyms

STRONG

adult

Example Sentences

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At first, Sharon and Tim had "some very difficult times" with the foster child, who the BBC is not naming.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2025

Monique Lewis has figured out a few tricks to lure her foster child to school.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 18, 2024

A former foster child who met his wife when he was 19, Major Haley has largely orbited her ambitions since.

From New York Times • Feb. 4, 2024

The state pays Amerigroup a fixed amount per foster child to provide coverage and hold down costs.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 30, 2023

“We can take her as a foster child while they work out the details.”

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter