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 of youngster

• kid
• child

Examples of youngster in a Sentence

As a youngster, he was very shy.

bright-eyed youngsters interested in learning

Recent Examples on the Web

The Easter Bunny will be on site for photos and will hand out Easter baskets filled with goodies to attending youngsters. —Anne Schrager, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Mar. 2026

The youngster’s mother, Dominique Servant, 33, and her live-in boyfriend, Joey Ruffin, 38, are charged with the boy’s murder. —Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026

The youngster was paired with fellow call-up Jorian Donovan, with both playing limited minutes. —Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026

Entering their second season playing in Sacramento, the Athletics grabbed veteran Jeff McNeil from the New York Mets in a trade, while locking up promising youngsters Tyler Soderstrom and Jacob Wilson to long-term extensions. —Jack Vita, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026

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