youngster

noun

young·​ster ˈyəŋ(k)-stər 

1

a

: a young person : youth

b

: child

2

: a young animal or plant especially of a domesticated or cultivated breed or type

Synonyms

• bairn [chiefly Scottish]
• bambino
• bud
• chap [Southern & Midland]
• chick
• child
• cub
• juvenile
• kid
• kiddie
• kiddy
• kiddo
• moppet
• sprat
• sprout
• squirt
• whelp
• youngling
• youth

Examples of youngster in a Sentence

As a youngster, he was very shy.

bright-eyed youngsters interested in learning

Recent Examples on the Web

The youngster brushed off San Siro heartbreak suffered midweek against Inter Milan in the Champions League semifinals, and was in top form against Carlo Ancelotti’s men for a tie that could essentially scoop La Liga this term. —Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025

Denise Alexander, who performed in thousands of radio episodes and on The Twilight Zone as a youngster before starring in two long stints as Dr. Lesley Webber on General Hospital, has died. —Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2025

This grant program helps youngsters develop their skills through reading books of interest. —Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025

The youngster has ties to Diablos de la 42, or Devils of 42nd St, an offshoot of Tren de Aragua, according to police sources. —Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 6 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1589, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

youngster

noun

young·​ster ˈyəŋ(k)-stər 

1

: a young person : youth

2

: child sense 2a