adult

²adult

noun

Definition of ADULT

: one that is adult; especially : a human being after an age (as 21) specified by law

— adult·like \ə-ˈdəlt-ˌlīk\ adjective

Examples of ADULT

1. Her books appeal both to children and to adults.
2. Children must be accompanied by an adult in the museum.
3. Only adults can purchase alcohol.
4. This film is for adults only. Minors are not admitted.
5. People who are close friends as children aren't always friends as adults.
6. studying interactions between young birds and adults

First Known Use of ADULT

1658

Related to ADULT

Synonyms: grown-up

Related Words: middle-ager; ancient, elder, gaffer, graybeard, oldster, old-timer, senior, senior citizen

Near Antonyms: bairn [chiefly Scottish], child, cub, kid, moppet, tad, toddler, tot, tyke (also tike); baby, infant; adolescent, juvenile, minor, youngling, youngster, youth; preteen, preteen-ager, teen, teenager, teener, teenybopper, tween

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