Synonyms of youngsters

youngsters

noun

plural of youngster

as in kids

a young person who is between infancy and adulthood

a herd of youngsters following their nature guide like ducklings after a mother duck

Synonyms & Similar Words

• kids
• children
• youths
• teenagers
• juveniles
• cubs
• chicks
• adolescents
• kiddies
• teens
• younglings
• moppets
• buds
• babies
• kiddos
• monkeys
• sprats
• toddlers
• bairns
• infants
• bambinos
• sprouts
• whelps
• chaps
• schoolchildren
• minors
• preschoolers
• squirts
• tykes
• schoolkids
• kindergartners
• schoolboys
• schoolgirls
• tots
• newborn
• neonates
• urchins
• whippersnappers
• lads
• weanlings
• teeners
• preteens
• nestlings
• teenyboppers
• tweens
• rascals
• cherubs
• mischiefs
• babes
• rug rats
• hellions
• rapscallions
• nippers
• bantlings
• rogues
• imps
• striplings
• subteens
• devils
• bobby-soxers
• shavers
• tomboys
• tads
• hoydens
• preteen-agers
• jackanapeses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• adults
• grown-ups
• oldsters
• seniors
• elders
• senior citizens
• ancients
• old-timers
• middle-agers
• golden-agers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of youngsters

Haaland towers over his father and mentor, the former Norway international Alfie, and most opponents, but that late development is held up as an inspiration to youngsters in his homeland. — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 10 July 2026

The veteran Belgian stars were youngsters eight years ago when the Red Devils made the semifinals in Russia, while Spain hadn't won a knockout match since winning the World Cup in 2010. — ABC News, 9 July 2026

Novak Djokovic—the greatest male player ever, still battling the youngsters at age 39—and Coco Gauff, whose talent and drive have her in position to join tennis’s new pantheon. — Josh Levin, The Atlantic, 9 July 2026

But some health experts aren’t so sure that the revitalized test will improve youngsters’ lives in a meaningful way. — Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 8 July 2026

Miami’s roster features six players slated to earn more than $10 million in 2026, 30 veterans who signed for the NFL minimum (or close to it), and youngsters from the 2024, 2025 and 2026 draft/rookie classes who are still on their rookie deals. — Omar Kelly july 7, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026

Board games, Xbox, movie nights, and crafts sessions keep youngsters occupied. — Fran Golden, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

Indonesia The wonders found across the Indonesian archipelago are innumerable, and most are incredibly well suited for youngsters, too. — Kathryn Romeyn, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 June 2026

Some of the youngsters work inside the Cub Foods in north Minneapolis. — Reg Chapman, CBS News, 30 June 2026