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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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Rob Claxton-Ingham, who lives on a croft with his husband, said the future was uncertain as he doesn't know where his foster child will attend secondary school.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2025

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

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 18, 2024

Him being a foster child feels like a significant piece of things.

From New York Times • Jun. 14, 2023

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