Definition of youngster
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:a young animal or plant especially of a domesticated or cultivated breed or type
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Examples of youngster in a Sentence
As a youngster, he was very shy.
bright-eyed youngsters interested in learning
Recent Examples of youngster from the Web
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Despite the mediocre numbers, the Jets brought him in to be a mentor to the youngsters and provide the offense with an experienced presence.
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That’s three super runners who, if coach Bill Vice works his usual magic with youngsters and newcomers, could challenge for a state team title again.
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The youngsters are the nieces of CASA attorney Jennifer Lynch.
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Local youngsters Bella (left) and Daisy run through a forest covered in bluebells near Marlborough in southern England, on May 4, 2015.
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Makenna Fee, 6-0, F, Seymour As a youngster, Makenna always flashed potential, but this spring and summer her game looks much more complete.
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Another youngster stepped on one while playing on a beach in New Hampshire.
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Another youngster stepped on one while playing on a beach in New Hampshire.
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The rodeo kicks off this Saturday, the 15th, with the Roy Martin Young Anglers Tournament, which sees about 2,000 youngsters head out to catch any number of fish species.
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First Known Use of youngster
1589
youngster Synonyms
Synonyms
bairn [chiefly Scottish], bambino, bud, chap [Southern & Midland], chick, cub, juvenile, kid, kiddie (also kiddy), kiddo, moppet, sprat, sprout, squirt, whelp, youngling, child, youthAntonyms
adult, grown-upRelated Words
adolescent, minor; kindergartner (also kindergartener), preschooler, rug rat [slang], schoolboy, schoolchild, schoolgirl, schoolkid; babe, baby, bantling, infant, neonate, nestling, newborn, toddler, tot, tyke (also tike), weanling; brat, devil, hellion, imp, jackanapes, mischief, monkey, rapscallion, rascal, rogue, urchin, whippersnapper; cherub; preteen, preteen-ager, subteen, teen, teenager, teener, teenybopper, tween; lad, nipper, shaver, stripling, tad; bobby-soxer, hoyden, tomboyNear Antonyms
middle-ager; ancient, elder, golden-ager, oldster, old-timer, senior, senior citizenYOUNGSTER Defined for English Language Learners
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