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
Related Articles For decades, the tobacco industry has targeted people of color, limited-income communities, LGBTQ+ people and youth, causing a disproportionate use of tobacco among these populations.
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David Stempel, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
Tagging a black bear is an accomplishment for any Pennsylvanian, let alone a youth hunter like Jojo: Fewer than 3 percent of Pennsylvania black bear hunters are successful each fall, according to the Pennsylvania Game Commission.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
Amalia Holguin, Sage Hill: The 5-foot-9 junior point guard carries on the Mambas’ legacy at Sage Hill after four alumni of Kobe Bryant’s youth team graduated.
—Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 7 Nov. 2024
Presidential Election 2024 results:Election Day live updates as Hoosiers head to the polls to vote for president, governor
Brownsburg School Board candidates
Gordon Hayward for Brown Township: Hayward is a lifelong Brownsburg resident and has coached youth sports.
—Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
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David Stempel, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
Tagging a black bear is an accomplishment for any Pennsylvanian, let alone a youth hunter like Jojo: Fewer than 3 percent of Pennsylvania black bear hunters are successful each fall, according to the Pennsylvania Game Commission.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
Amalia Holguin, Sage Hill: The 5-foot-9 junior point guard carries on the Mambas’ legacy at Sage Hill after four alumni of Kobe Bryant’s youth team graduated.
—Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 7 Nov. 2024
Presidential Election 2024 results:Election Day live updates as Hoosiers head to the polls to vote for president, governor
Brownsburg School Board candidates
Gordon Hayward for Brown Township: Hayward is a lifelong Brownsburg resident and has coached youth sports.
—Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 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 Nov. 2024.
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