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

These remote gigs are particularly appealing to international youngsters who wander the world, bopping from country to country. — Andrew Zucker, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2026

The 2026 Miami Dolphins are full of opportunity for both youngsters and veterans who have mostly been reserves in their careers to earn a starting role. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026

That gave a heap more outside reps for youngsters Jahdae Barron and Abrams-Draine. — Luca Evans, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2026

Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz and Ryan Gravenberch were all given a first run-out of the summer, while a number of youngsters continued to impress. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 5 Aug. 2026

On this night of all nights, the youngsters at play aren’t just piling into Ubers like spoiled rich kids. — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 5 Aug. 2026

Schmutz said the station's primary objective was to instruct youngsters, not entertain adults. — Bill Bowden, Arkansas Online, 25 July 2026