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youngster

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈjʌŋstər/ · UK /ˈjʌŋstə/

Forms: youngsters

youngster means: A child or young person.

noun

YOUNG PERSONB1

A child or young person.

  • The youngsters played in the park.
  • She was a shy youngster who loved drawing.
  • The coach chose three promising youngsters for the team.

Similar words: child, kid, young person

Opposites: adult

Common phrases: a talented youngster, local youngster, youngster at school

YOUNG ANIMALC1

An animal that has not yet grown into an adult.

  • The mare watched her youngster play.
  • Two elephant youngsters stayed close to their mothers.
  • This youngster will join the herd when it is stronger.

Similar words: young animal

Opposites: adult

Common phrases: feed a youngster, a newborn youngster, a playful youngster

Questions about youngster

What does youngster mean?

A child or young person.

What is youngster in other languages?

Türkçe: çocuk · Español: niño · Français: enfant · Deutsch: Kind · Italiano: ragazzino · 日本語: 子供

How do you pronounce youngster?

In American English /ˈjʌŋstər/; in British English /ˈjʌŋstə/.

How do you use youngster in a sentence?

The youngsters played in the park. She was a shy youngster who loved drawing.

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