youngster
noun
young·ster
ˈyəŋ(k)-stər 
Examples of youngster in a Sentence
As a youngster, he was very shy.
bright-eyed youngsters interested in learning
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Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2025
This is just the youngster's third start on the Korn Ferry Tour.
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While both leaving is unlikely, one of them leaving seems pretty realistic, so developing a youngster behind him makes sense.
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Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Rucci is a youngster who impressed as an undrafted rookie last camp, and will get a continued look during the offseason program.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2025
This is just the youngster's third start on the Korn Ferry Tour.
—Mark Weinstein, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Apr. 2025
While both leaving is unlikely, one of them leaving seems pretty realistic, so developing a youngster behind him makes sense.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for youngster
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“Youngster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/youngster. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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youngster
noun
young·ster
ˈyəŋ(k)-stər
1
: a young person : youth
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