often attributive
1
a
: the time of life when one is young
especially
: the period between childhood and maturity
b
: the early period of existence, growth, or development
2
a
: a young person
especially
: a young male between adolescence and maturity
b
: young persons or creatures
—usually plural in construction
3
: the quality or state of being youthful : youthfulness
Examples of youth in a Sentence
She had a troubled youth.
He spent his youth in the Midwest.
He got into a lot of trouble in his youth.
a generation trying to recapture lost youth
when the industry was still in its youth
Four youths are suspected of starting the fire.
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But the team’s youth and inexperience proved to be a strength, not a weakness.
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Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2026
As YouTube has invested in its lean-back offerings designed for TV viewers, ESPN has brought more longform and live content to the platform, including live streams of elite youth basketball, flag football and volleyball competitions.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 15 May 2026
The Manchester United under-18s manager watched his side suffer a 2-1 defeat by Oliver Reiss’ Manchester City in the final of the prestigious youth competition, which was the first between the two clubs since 1986.
—Chris McKenna, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Critics argue that the flavors could appeal to youth and expose them to potential nicotine addiction, lung damage and other health risks.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
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Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2026
As YouTube has invested in its lean-back offerings designed for TV viewers, ESPN has brought more longform and live content to the platform, including live streams of elite youth basketball, flag football and volleyball competitions.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 15 May 2026
The Manchester United under-18s manager watched his side suffer a 2-1 defeat by Oliver Reiss’ Manchester City in the final of the prestigious youth competition, which was the first between the two clubs since 1986.
—Chris McKenna, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Critics argue that the flavors could appeal to youth and expose them to potential nicotine addiction, lung damage and other health risks.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for youth
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“Youth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/youth. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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