youngster

noun

ˈyəŋ(k)-stər How to pronounce youngster (audio)
Definition of youngsternext
as in kid
a young person who is between infancy and adulthood a herd of youngsters following their nature guide like ducklings after a mother duck

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Recent Examples of youngster Big things are expected from youngster Jelani Williams, a sophomore, at running back. — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2026 The sweet video showed Diplo clapping his hands and dancing behind his laptop and speakers, before the camera panned out to show the youngsters. — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026 Miami’s roster is full of youngsters who are still cutting their teeth, and journeymen taking their last shot at becoming starters, or continuing their NFL career. — Omar Kelly august 15, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2026 Webb’s success after implementing a drastic change of plans could serve as a teaching moment for the Giants’ youngsters. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for youngster
Recent Examples of Synonyms for youngster
  1. kid
  2. child
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  • The 34-year-old gave birth there to all three kids, Levi, 5, Elijah, 3, and Rae, who turns 1 in September.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Just as many people can’t afford to have someone else clean their homes, landscape their yards or nanny their kids, those struggling to make ends meet may need to lean on AI assistance.
    — Billy J. Stratton, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of kid
Noun
  • The strike in the town of Zawaida also wounded at least five other people, including a child, according to the Al-Aqsa Martyrs hospital, which received the casualties.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Moore, a 47-year-old elementary school teacher, had spent most of his career teaching children around Summer’s age.
    — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of child

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