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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The Wrights have been strong advocates for gun safety measures and also support youth charities in Miami.
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Ted Scouten, CBS News, 13 June 2026
The 29-year-old was actually born in Colombia and represented the country in youth competitions early in his career.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 June 2026
While the Dallas Cowboys wrapped up their final organized team activity workout Thursday in Frisco, wide receiver George Pickens was in South Texas hosting a pair of youth camps in McAllen and Corpus Christi.
—Nick Harris
june 11, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2026
The tragedy has sent this Southern California agricultural community reeling and raised questions about what more can be done to prevent youth drinking and driving.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
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Ted Scouten, CBS News, 13 June 2026
The 29-year-old was actually born in Colombia and represented the country in youth competitions early in his career.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 June 2026
While the Dallas Cowboys wrapped up their final organized team activity workout Thursday in Frisco, wide receiver George Pickens was in South Texas hosting a pair of youth camps in McAllen and Corpus Christi.
—Nick Harris
june 11, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2026
The tragedy has sent this Southern California agricultural community reeling and raised questions about what more can be done to prevent youth drinking and driving.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
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“Youth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/youth. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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