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

But Poyer has made a remarkable impact on the field and in helping youngsters develop. —Tim Graham, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026

At the Rancho Santa Fe Community Center this month, youngsters will hang out after school and make fun edible creations in cooking class. —Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026

And in neighborhoods, residents have growing concerns about youngsters riding electric dirt bikes — a popular Christmas present this past holiday. —Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Jan. 2026

In 1948, Zionist forces shell Jaffa, where Sharif (Adam Bakri) resides with his wife and children, including sensitive youngster Salim (Salah Aldeen Mai). —Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 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