youngster
noun
young·ster
ˈyəŋ(k)-stər 
Examples of youngster in a Sentence
As a youngster, he was very shy.
bright-eyed youngsters interested in learning
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Fortunately by that point, the bus driver had already ushered all 15 youngsters on board to safety.
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Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
Last year, the youngster captured the golf world's attention by winning twice on the PGA Tour.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Mar. 2025
Pareja might benefit from giving playing time to youngsters such as Alex Freeman while the Lions are still trying to find their best defensive lineup.
—Kyle Foley, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2025
Some saw that as a hint to his future involvement and a firm commitment to the youngster, but Fortea has not returned to Ancelotti’s training sessions since playing in two Under-19 European Championship qualifiers with Spain in November.
—Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
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Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
Last year, the youngster captured the golf world's attention by winning twice on the PGA Tour.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Mar. 2025
Pareja might benefit from giving playing time to youngsters such as Alex Freeman while the Lions are still trying to find their best defensive lineup.
—Kyle Foley, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2025
Some saw that as a hint to his future involvement and a firm commitment to the youngster, but Fortea has not returned to Ancelotti’s training sessions since playing in two Under-19 European Championship qualifiers with Spain in November.
—Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
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youngster
noun
young·ster
ˈyəŋ(k)-stər
1
: a young person : youth
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