juvenile
adjective
of, pertaining to, characteristic of, or suitable or intended for young persons.
juveniles
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pluralof juvenile.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"Orcas often tear apart prey and share it with other members of the group, including calves and juveniles," said Ayres.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 23, 2026
"Orcas often tear apart prey and share it with other members of the group, including calves and juveniles."
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
The juveniles usually leave between August and September, travelling to west Africa where they remain for a few years, before returning to Dorset when they are ready to breed.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
Soon, he said, three pursuing New York State Police troopers emerged from the tree line and arrested seven juveniles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
This wasn’t because more juveniles were committing crimes.
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
