# barrel child

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A child who is abandoned or left behind by their parents who are seeking a better life abroad.

## Etymology
From the barrels or containers of items supposedly sent by the parents.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/barrel-child