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lad

noun

ˈlad

Definition of lad

as in boy

a male person who has not yet reached adulthood fond of telling tall tales of the days when he was just a lad

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as in guy

an adult male human being pass me another beer—will you, lad?

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Recent Examples of lad We’ve both been brought up playing sport our entire lives, which is quite the macho, classic lad setting. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2026 The movie is essentially an old-fashioned story of one lad’s sentimental education, spiced up with NSFW perversity. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 30 July 2026 This intensive five-day retreat welcomes only America’s dudes, bros, lads, sons and fathers. — Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 21 June 2026 Aussie Rules lads are almost clothed enough to enter a convenience store. — Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for lad

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Noun

This initially takes unassuming form, as Maya grows friendly with Kiran (Krish Raj More), a boy of a similar age.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
Deputies arrived at the scene and found a man and a boy with gunshot injuries.

— Vince Basada, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of boy

Noun

These guys have such a burden on them in general at this level, but no one on our team has a bigger burden on his shoulders than him.

— Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Beyond the price tag, a point of pride for Marchitelli is dressing his guys for some of the biggest moments of their careers, whether that be their wedding day or Super Bowl Sunday.

— Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of guy

Noun

And suppose, additionally, that Haidt is also right, and that—for many kids—smartphones are deepening these problems and adding new ones.

— Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026
Bakewell’s donations weren’t the only ones to pose issues for Brotherhood Crusade, which provides an array of services aimed at keeping kids from joining gangs.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of kid

Noun

In this 1985 novel, recently reissued by NYRB, Louise has returned to the splendor and decay of New Orleans, where one drunken yet charming Southern gentleman in particular catches her eye.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2026
Portraying a character who is an all-around gentleman was the biggest challenge for Skarsgård.

— Shelby Stivale, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of gentleman

Noun

The two teenagers spend a summer helping Tomy’s uncle, portrayed by Hannes Perkmann, with milking and other duties, as well as exploring the outdoors.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026
The teenager was identified as Moises Ponce Mendoza on GoFundMe by his mother, Mónica Mendoza.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of teenager

Noun

Defense attorney Kevin Reddington repeatedly referred to the unnamed juror as a male inside and outside court.

— James Cirrone, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026
Females are also far more likely than males to be illiterate, go hungry, be victims of human trafficking, or be murdered by a family member.

— Gloria Steinem, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of male

Noun

That dude should have been a hero for saving that game for the Angels, with that spectacular catch for the second out in the ninth.

— Jayson Stark, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Meanwhile, Wendy’s pregnant pal Lindsay (Debby Ryan), eyes flashing with frustration that she’s not allowed to dictate her best friend’s decisions, also sets up a blind date with her selection, Danny (Tim Nienhueser), a solid dude with great hair.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of dude

Noun

Quick, name the seven men who have attempted at least one field goal or extra point for the Commanders over the previous two seasons.

— Barry Svrluga, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Six men ultimately were convicted — TSA immediately banned nearly all liquids, gels and aerosols from remaining with travelers beyond security screening.

— Rio Yamat, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of man

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