often attributive
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
Examples of youth in a Sentence
She had a troubled youth.
He spent his youth in the Midwest.
He got into a lot of trouble in his youth.
a generation trying to recapture lost youth
when the industry was still in its youth
Four youths are suspected of starting the fire.
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Amid fears of how Kvaratskhelia would cope with the difficulties, his long-time youth coach, Vladimer Kakashvili, made a proposal.
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Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 29 May 2026
The nonprofit helps youth and adults with disabilities participate in a range of outdoor activities, including skiing, snowboarding and other sports.
—Cari Shane, USA Today, 29 May 2026
To her daughter, 8-year-old Hazel (Nola Wallace), Paula is the fun parent, a mom who encourages ice cream for dinner, embraces cursing, enthusiastically participates in TikTok dances, and even coaches her daughter’s youth soccer team.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 29 May 2026
Vergara, a community engagement director, said her priorities include public safety, support for small businesses, youth and family programs, and transparent local government.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 29 May 2026
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Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 29 May 2026
The nonprofit helps youth and adults with disabilities participate in a range of outdoor activities, including skiing, snowboarding and other sports.
—Cari Shane, USA Today, 29 May 2026
To her daughter, 8-year-old Hazel (Nola Wallace), Paula is the fun parent, a mom who encourages ice cream for dinner, embraces cursing, enthusiastically participates in TikTok dances, and even coaches her daughter’s youth soccer team.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 29 May 2026
Vergara, a community engagement director, said her priorities include public safety, support for small businesses, youth and family programs, and transparent local government.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 29 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for youth
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“Youth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/youth. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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