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

Once this was confirmed, the team started checking fossil collections in other museums across America, looking for youngsters of other ancient lineages to see whether the missing tadpole phase was a broader evolutionary trend. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 23 June 2026

Thankfully, the majority of youngsters saw their parents again, although some reunions were delayed by several years. — Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026

That youngster had not traveled before getting infected. — Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026

Figurines and stuffies are gathering dust while youngsters tap away at screens. — David Sims, The Atlantic, 19 June 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