padawan
noun
in the fictional Star Wars universe, an apprentice to a Jedi.
padawans
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pluralof padawan.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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As a result, former knights and exiled padawans have no choice but to live as fugitives in hiding, just like Obi-Wan.
From Salon ● May 5, 2022
So, how did defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake’s young padawans fare in their starting debuts?
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 6, 2019
For nearly 40 years, the “Star Wars” franchise has been targeted at all ages, from the youngest padawans to the most grizzled Jedi masters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 15, 2016
In the 30 years since Return of the Jedi, Luke has probably picked up a few new skills that he could pass on to the next generation of padawans.
From Time ● Nov. 20, 2015
