youngster

noun

young·​ster ˈyəŋ(k)-stər 

1

a

: a young person : youth

b

: child

2

: a young animal or plant especially of a domesticated or cultivated breed or type

Synonyms

• bairn [chiefly Scottish]
• bambino
• bud
• chap [Southern & Midland]
• chick
• child
• cub
• juvenile
• kid
• kiddie
• kiddy
• kiddo
• moppet
• sprat
• sprout
• squirt
• whelp
• youngling
• youth

Examples of youngster in a Sentence

As a youngster, he was very shy.

bright-eyed youngsters interested in learning

Recent Examples on the Web

Chucky Lozano took the high road, issuing a video on social media wishing the youngsters good luck. —Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2024

The youngster accompanied his father to Mai’s show at Boston’s House of Blues in support of her Heart On My Sleeve tour in April 2023. —Nasha Smith, Peoplemag, 6 June 2024

What to Consider The resort may not be the best choice for families with young children, who may find other hotels with more activities and facilities for youngsters. —Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2024

The cramped trailers served as the office for the 50 or so instructors who each day showed up to teach the youngsters at the seaside classroom set on the sand. —Laylan Connelly, Orange County Register, 31 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1589, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

youngster

noun

young·​ster ˈyəŋ(k)-stər 

1

: a young person : youth

2

: child sense 2a