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

• bairn [chiefly Scottish]
• bambino
• bud
• chap [Southern & Midland]
• chick
• child
• cub
• juvenile
• kid
• kiddie
• kiddy
• kiddo
• moppet
• sprat
• sprout
• squirt
• whelp
• youngling
• youth

Examples of youngster in a Sentence

As a youngster, he was very shy.

bright-eyed youngsters interested in learning

Recent Examples on the Web

Now there are efforts to shed light: A study published in March provides some of the first figures on the possible causes of death for these youngsters. —Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 7 May 2024

With ace Justin Steele returning from his hamstring injury Monday against the San Diego Padres and youngsters Hayden Wesneski and Ben Brown dealing, the starters have helped relieve the stress from all of the other issues. —Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2024

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