youngster

noun

young·​ster ˈyəŋ(k)-stər How to pronounce youngster (audio)
1
a
: a young person : youth
b
: child
2
: a young animal or plant especially of a domesticated or cultivated breed or type

Examples of youngster in a Sentence

As a youngster, he was very shy. bright-eyed youngsters interested in learning
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Culinary classes, crafts, games, scavenger hunts, and movie showings keep youngsters entertained indoors. Gina Kramer, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024 He’s meant a lot to San Jose off the ice, too, as far as his leadership and influence around the youngsters. Pierre Lebrun, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024 As a youngster, these outings revolved around wildlife-spotting, flying kites, and gazing at the Denver skyline to the east. The Editors, Outside Online, 25 Dec. 2024 Manchester United’s striker, Danish youngster Rasmus Højlund, has only two goals in the Premier League this season but has been finding the net in other competitions. Alex Tabet, NBC News, 15 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for youngster 

Word History

First Known Use

1589, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of youngster was in 1589

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“Youngster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/youngster. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

youngster

noun
young·​ster ˈyəŋ(k)-stər How to pronounce youngster (audio)
1
: a young person : youth
2

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