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

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

The youngsters head out on a journey full of friendship, love, rocking tunes and bad puns. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026

After easily winning Mixed-1, Newman & Jackie had match point on their paddles but couldn’t finish, and amazingly SoCal’s youngsters Campbell and Mackinnon saved six match points to came back to shock Brooklyn 12-10 and force the DreamBreaker. — Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Strong runs from any of these three players - or other youngsters in the conversation - throughout the playoffs is going to make things mighty interesting. — Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2026

The training campground held several activities for the youngsters to indulge in during practice. — Rashad Alexander august 9, Kansas City Star, 9 Aug. 2026

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