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

Both youngsters were snapped up in January after impressing at the Under-17 World Cup in Qatar. — James Pearce, New York Times, 26 July 2026

Schmutz said the station's primary objective was to instruct youngsters, not entertain adults. — Bill Bowden, Arkansas Online, 25 July 2026

The Italian youngster lost his original fourth place to start seventh on the grid behind his Mercedes teammate George Russell. — Yara Elshebiny, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

One specifically designed for those with youngsters is the Family Two-Bedroom Suite, with capacity for up to six and two full bathrooms, including one with a tub. — Gina Kramer, USA Today, 25 July 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