young adult
Americannoun
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a teenager (used especially by publishers and librarians).
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a person in the early years of adulthood.
Example Sentences
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Young adult author Abiola Bello says the influence of BookTok is increasingly visible beyond the app, with retailers responding directly to online trends.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
Young adult adaptations are at the core of the platform’s broader efforts to champion diversity in storytelling, said Peter Friedlander, Prime Video’s head of global TV.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
Young adult superheroes need education too, and that’s the backdrop of the new Prime Video series “ Gen V,” a spin-off of “The Boys.”
From Seattle Times • Sep. 14, 2023
Young adult titles are a major category, along with romance, science fiction and fantasy.
From New York Times • Jul. 3, 2022
Young adult coverage is a qualifying health insurance situation that prevents the child from having to pay the individual mandate.
From Encyclopedia.com • Jun. 26, 2018
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