youngster

noun

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

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As a youngster, he was very shy. bright-eyed youngsters interested in learning
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Supergirl is a jaded punk-rock youngster who has a cool dog and gets drunk to cope with past trauma. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 29 June 2026 With no real spin on offer and the field up, Will Jacks got the better of the youngster. — ABC News, 4 July 2026 The youngster repaid that faith with a display full ⁠of confidence and intelligence. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 3 July 2026 Some of the youngsters work inside the Cub Foods in north Minneapolis. — Reg Chapman, CBS News, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for youngster

Word History

First Known Use

1589, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of youngster was in 1589

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youngster

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

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