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

In the neighborhoods near Camping World Stadium, academic struggles often begin early, with most youngsters starting kindergarten ill-prepared for their first reading lessons. — Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026

The Mayor of Antonelli’s hometown Bologna announced that the youngster would be awarded the Nettuno d’Oro (Golden Neptune), which is the highest civic honor awarded by the city. — ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026

And the hope is that the intensified focus will produce a stronger buy-in from a locker room filled with youngsters who are seemingly starting to gain confidence, and therefore, execute at a higher level. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 1 Nov. 2026

Still, progress with an ultra-young team needs to be measured incrementally, and the rookies (Jacob Rodriguez, Caleb Douglas, Kevin Coleman) and other youngsters flashed with some plays yet again. — Kenny Rosarion, Sun Sentinel, 1 Nov. 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