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 battery is mounted to the body and then twisted – one notch to engage a child lock and ensure your youngster doesn't accidentally engage the powerful cutting machine, and another twist to engage battery power. —New Atlas, 2 June 2025

The youngsters were all finding a way to play and stay ready by working together. —Tony East, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025

Number of pages For enthusiastic youngsters, there are options available with plenty of pages, though larger books aren’t necessarily a better bet. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 28 May 2025

Teen dance The North Little Rock Public Library System hosts its first dance event -- the Lit Gala for teenagers, open to youngsters 13-18, 6-8 p.m. Friday at the Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub, 204 E. Fourth St., North Little Rock. —Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 24 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