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.
Recent Examples on the Web
The lawsuit was filed in Jackson County Circuit Court on Thursday on behalf of Abby Grizzell, of Lee’s Summit, who attorneys said was bowled over and trampled by a group of youths on June 6.
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Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2026
In 2022 the case involving Bernadette’s death was reopened for authorities to follow up on allegations reported by a former youth group member.
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Kori McNair,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
Ashton didn’t sign up for a youth entrepreneurship competition.
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Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
After years of exam leaks, persistently high youth unemployment, and opportunities slipping further out of reach, their simmering frustration is sparking a demand for accountability that many say can no longer be ignored.
—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
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Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2026
In 2022 the case involving Bernadette’s death was reopened for authorities to follow up on allegations reported by a former youth group member.
—
Kori McNair,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
Ashton didn’t sign up for a youth entrepreneurship competition.
—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
After years of exam leaks, persistently high youth unemployment, and opportunities slipping further out of reach, their simmering frustration is sparking a demand for accountability that many say can no longer be ignored.
—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
26 June 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 27 Jun. 2026.
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