orphanage

Definition

  • noun: a place where children whose parents have died can live and be cared for
  • noun: the state of being an 'orphan'
  • synonyms: orphanhood, children's home, orphanarium

Examples

  • After the death of his parents, he was raised in an 'orphanage'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) What in the name of Sam hill Is that? Wow... A baby... "little buddy diapers." His name is buddy. He must've... Snuck into your sack at the orphanage. What do we do? So, Santa had a Decision to make, And fortunately, when it Comes to babies, Santa's a... a pushover. So, buddy stayed with, uh (..)
    2003 Elf