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 development
2 a : a young person; especially : a young male between adolescence and maturity b : young persons or creatures —usually plural in construction
3 : the quality or state of being youthful : youthfulness