Main Entry:

youth

Pronunciation:

\ˈyüth\

Function:

noun

Inflected Form(s):

plural youths \ˈyüthz, ˈyüths\

Usage:

often attributive

Etymology:

Middle English youthe, from Old English geoguth; akin to Old English geong young — more at young

Date:

before 12th century

1 a: the time of life when one is young ; especially : the period between childhood and maturity b: the early period of existence, growth, or development2 a: a young person ; especially : a young male between adolescence and maturity b: young persons or creatures —usually plural in construction3: the quality or state of being youthful : youthfulness