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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“Any time a young minor says they’ve been inappropriately touched, it’s our job as adults not to question them,” said local activist Najee Ali at Thursday’s news conference.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
Taken together, the findings suggest that preventing falls and fractures in older adults may require more than simply adding calcium or vitamin D supplements to a daily routine.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 21, 2026
Now, he’s back with his first-ever book for adults.
From Slate ● Sep. 21, 2026
She says she feels adults have let her down.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
Cholera didn’t discriminate, killing adults and children in the south and the north.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
