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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Michelle Bruton, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 1 July 2025
Since 2020, the Football Association reports a 56% increase in female youth players.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 30 June 2025
In response, researchers and experts are sounding the alarm—calling for urgent, comprehensive solutions to reverse these trends and support youth wellbeing.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 30 June 2025
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Michelle Bruton, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Norse Key is positioning as TV and film distribution and international financing company, and will work across unscripted formats, docs, kids and youth programs, drama and comedy series, feature films, and music and performing arts content.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 1 July 2025
Since 2020, the Football Association reports a 56% increase in female youth players.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 30 June 2025
In response, researchers and experts are sounding the alarm—calling for urgent, comprehensive solutions to reverse these trends and support youth wellbeing.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 30 June 2025
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 8 Jul. 2025.
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