youngster

noun

young·​ster ˈyəŋ(k)-stər How to pronounce youngster (audio)
1
a
: a young person : youth
b
: child
2
: a young animal or plant especially of a domesticated or cultivated breed or type

Examples of youngster in a Sentence

As a youngster, he was very shy. bright-eyed youngsters interested in learning
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The older elephants surround it, allowing the youngster to relax and play in the water while being protected from crocodiles lurking nearby. Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025 Yet, the youngster is still in search of his first PGA Tour victory. Kendall Capps, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025 Before making the move to Florida, the Nembhard's had some pretty stiff competition back in Canada as youngsters. Grace Jordan-Weinstein, People.com, 27 June 2025 Leverkusen are known for giving youngsters the opportunity to realise their full potential and Quansah is a player bursting with talent. Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 22 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for youngster

Word History

First Known Use

1589, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of youngster was in 1589

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“Youngster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/youngster. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

youngster

noun
young·​ster ˈyəŋ(k)-stər How to pronounce youngster (audio)
1
: a young person : youth
2

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