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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They found no juveniles, suggesting that the known population is extremely sparse.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 21, 2026
Meanwhile, juveniles are pale brown with tints of bronze-green on the wings and back.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
Barrow County Superior Court Judge Nicholas Primm said sentencing juveniles to life imprisonment without parole was unusual because of their youth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 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 most comprehensive studies of racial bias in the exercise of prosecutorial and judicial discretion involve the treatment of juveniles.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
