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schoolboy

noun

Definition of schoolboy

as in schoolchild

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as in teenager

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Recent Examples of schoolboy During The Huns’ audition at the Cellar, Nugent was standing next to club owner/promoter Paul Sampson, who was skeptical of the group’s Catholic schoolboy looks — braces, short haircuts and all. — Chris Placek, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026 In this February 1981 photo, a schoolboy gave Diana a daffodil and kissed her hand during her visit to Cheltenham. — Joyann Jeffrey, PEOPLE, 21 June 2026 Browne is intellectual, playful, cheeky — the domain of schoolboy dreams and art world fancy. — Dave Schilling contributing follow, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026 In the worst school fire of recent times, 67 schoolboys were killed in 2001 at Kyanguli Secondary School outside Nairobi, an incident the authorities attributed to arson. — CNN Money, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for schoolboy

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Noun

Learning to read and write cursive was once a rite of passage for practically every American schoolchild.

— Washington Post, Washington Post, 20 Aug. 2026
Would that every schoolchild could stand on the grassy knoll for a quiet minute, pondering the imponderables.

— Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026

Definition of schoolchild

Noun

There’s this scene in a hotel, where the narrator is a teenager, and is sleeping in the same hotel room with his parents, with the father basically forcing the mother to have sex.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
Over 760,000 teenagers in dozens of countries took the Programme for International Student Assessment last year.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of teenager

Noun

Though clearly not human, Nanno (Chicha Amatayakul) is just a schoolgirl who wants to have fun.

— Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
Among the various aspects of the movie that its English title refers to, not least is the unhinged rampage Lina unleashes at a couple of schoolgirls, a gringa loca on the razor’s edge.

— Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026

Definition of schoolgirl

Noun

However, the youngster does not seem to have an easy path towards becoming a regular starter in either position.

— Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
The more exotic and dangerous plunges happen from the adjacent cliffs, with youngsters jumping from 20 to 40 feet, and some as much as 50 feet.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of youngster

Noun

Marry Me Chicken Soup Cream cheese is the secret to success in this silky smooth soup that’s consistently at the top of the charts among BHG readers.

— Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2026
Finally, one open-hearted reader doesn't just limit kindness to other humans.

— Laurel Dalrymple, NPR, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of reader

Noun

When the couple is suspected of child abuse, their five kids are taken away by protective services.

— Brian Truitt, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2026
With unwavering resolve, Salvador rallies an eclectic band of misfit street kids, led by the spirited Belén, to defy fate and protect Carmen.

— Marta Balaga, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of kid

Noun

Donna and Gregory Witte started Nova Roots earlier this year and had enrolled 56 students for either summer programming or the 2026-27 school year, according to Arkansas Department of Education records.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Sep. 2026
From union rallies at Sacramento State to a major social media bill headed to the governor’s desk, this week brought developments that affect students, parents, homeowners and residents across the region.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2026

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