youngster
noun
young·ster
ˈyəŋ(k)-stər 
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As a youngster, he was very shy.
bright-eyed youngsters interested in learning
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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
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“Youngster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/youngster. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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youngster
noun
young·ster
ˈyəŋ(k)-stər
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: a young person : youth
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