adult
noun
a person who is fully grown or developed or of age.
adults
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pluralof adult.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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GP Paul Evans works in Gateshead, an area he says has a "massive", longstanding problem with weight, and where more than a third of adults are classed as obese, external.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
A recent study estimated, external 1.6 million adults in England, Wales and Scotland used weight-loss drugs in 2024-25, most buying them privately, and the North East has the highest adult obesity rates in England.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
The findings suggest that exercise may be especially important for Hispanic adults.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 16, 2026
Meta argues it implemented measures to protect young users from predators, such as restricting direct messages from adults.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
“After their visits to these magical lands, the children returned with memories. Then, as adults, those memories faded and became dreams. Some wrote about the things they’d seen and experienced.”
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
