juveniles
- plural of juvenile.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Juveniles can now be prosecuted as adults, and some sentencing enhancements can be sought.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 24, 2024
"Juveniles were much more lightly built - with longer legs and very blade-like teeth," he explained.
From BBC • Dec. 8, 2023
Juveniles lie in wait—sometimes for years—for a decline in the adult population, when there is less competition, before they mature and start eating corals.
From National Geographic • Nov. 21, 2023
Juveniles have received much attention for the crime wave this year, particularly as it relates to carjackings and auto thefts in the nation’s capital.
From Washington Times • Nov. 13, 2023
Juveniles, for their part, can be transferred to adult court, where they can be sent to adult prison.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
