schoolboys

noun

plural of schoolboy
1
as in schoolchildren

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2
as in youngsters

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  1. students
  2. youngsters
  3. readers
  4. teenagers
  5. kids
  6. juveniles
  7. kiddies
  8. minors
Noun
  • Tuesday was the first day of school for students in Grand Junction, and the western Colorado school district shared a statement during the day about the tragic car accident over the weekend that claimed the lives of several students.
    — Jesse Sarles, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • As well as reigniting debate about gun control in Thailand, the shooting has put a focus on mental health for students and young people.
    — Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of students
Noun
  • And who knows about Newcastle, who have lost three crucial players and only really brought in promising youngsters, all of whom will be managed by someone recruited from the Saudi Pro League.
    — Nick Miller, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Most cabins only accommodate two people, and any youngsters onboard would have to be able to dine with and otherwise mingle with adults.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of youngsters
Noun
  • Choose from contemporary yet classic silhouettes in classic readers and sunglasses for men and women.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Once again, this column, and Screencaps readers were one step ahead of the news cycle.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of readers
Noun
  • Now there are four campuses with 10,000 to 12,000 annual students ranging from teenagers through retirees, as well as a staff eager to position the college as a true community hub.
    — Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Other than Bafode Diakite, teenagers Veljko Milosavljevic and Matai Akinmboni, both 19, are the backup centre-backs, while Julio Soler, 21, is Truffert’s understudy.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of teenagers
Noun
  • Families can also participate in daily arts and crafts sessions, with materials provided on request and staff on hand to help kids create their own souvenirs.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • That means cables, socks, Legos, kids' pajamas, and everything else not taller than the unit itself are up for grabs, Pac-Man style.
    — Joe Salas August 14, New Atlas, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of kids
Noun
  • Two other juveniles were injured, according to the Grand Prairie Police Department.
    — Doug Myers, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Officers located the car and two juveniles at 139th Street and Harrison Avenue after the system reported the vehicle traveling west on 139th Street after re-entering the village, police said.
    — Dennis Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of juveniles
Noun
  • This new Cannon offering, filled with chintzy special effects, a ludicrous story line and campy performances, will likely bore adults but have the kiddies clamoring for more.
    — Jeffrey Ressner, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2026
  • The folks behind the Golden Arches has just announced two new meals to mark the occasion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup— a new Adult Happy Meal and one for the kiddies.
    — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
Definition of kiddies
Noun
  • While existing law prevents health care providers from providing gender affirming procedures for minors, the bill would bar them from performing, attempting to perform, or referring a minor for this care.
    — Emma Murphy, Oklahoma Voice, 31 Mar. 2026
Definition of minors
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