often attributive
1
a
: the time of life when one is young
especially
: the period between childhood and maturity
b
: the early period of existence, growth, or development
2
a
: a young person
especially
: a young male between adolescence and maturity
b
: young persons or creatures
—usually plural in construction
3
: the quality or state of being youthful : youthfulness
Synonyms
Examples of youth in a Sentence
She had a troubled youth.
He spent his youth in the Midwest.
He got into a lot of trouble in his youth.
a generation trying to recapture lost youth
when the industry was still in its youth
Four youths are suspected of starting the fire.
Recent Examples on the Web
Before switching allegiance a final time, Zendejas played for first the U.S. and then Mexico at youth level, where paperwork irregularities caused by his failure to file a one-time switch led to the Mexican federation being hit with FIFA fines and forced to forfeit five games.
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The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
The 1,400-acre school had several names throughout its history but maintained its purpose as a place for criminal youth.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 15 Dec. 2024
Since then, the club has held about 150 concerts and become a permanent playground for Kharkiv's seasoned musicians and local indie bands, as well as hosting open mics for Kharkiv youth, and movie nights.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
About Student of the Week High school students are nominated for Student of the Week by principals, teachers, youth organizations and others who work with teens.
—Rebecca Loroff, Journal Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
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The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
The 1,400-acre school had several names throughout its history but maintained its purpose as a place for criminal youth.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 15 Dec. 2024
Since then, the club has held about 150 concerts and become a permanent playground for Kharkiv's seasoned musicians and local indie bands, as well as hosting open mics for Kharkiv youth, and movie nights.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
About Student of the Week High school students are nominated for Student of the Week by principals, teachers, youth organizations and others who work with teens.
—Rebecca Loroff, Journal Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for youth
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“Youth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/youth. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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