ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Childhood friend

A childhood friend is someone you knew and played with when you were young, like when you were 5 years old. It's someone who may have stayed next door to you or went to the same school as you.

When you were little, you probably had a lot of fun together and enjoyed doing similar things. You might have played in the park, pretended to be superheroes, or had tea parties with dolls.

Even though you might not see each other as often now that you're older, you still have a special bond with your childhood friend because you shared many memories and experiences with them when you were little. It's a friendship that started when you were young and has continued until now.