young one
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of young one
First recorded in 1525–35
Example Sentences
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Ezra gets the biggest crowd of the entire weekend, and a young one too - toting glow sticks, bubble guns and Pokemon hats as they dance around to his effortlessly sunny pop songs.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2023
Skinner, too, has a young one at home and his son, Beau, provides a welcome distraction from the game.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 20, 2023
“I refuse to just fall into the trope of, ‘She’s over 40 so she’s over the hill, and the young one has everything,’” said Britton.
From New York Times ● Feb. 2, 2023
But having a child in your production, especially a young one, can mean a host of issues, especially if the story is riding on their success, as it is in the Disney+ show "Obi-Wan Kenobi."
From Salon ● Jun. 15, 2022
Mami watches Don Antonio like an animal waiting to attack if her young one is threatened.
From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez
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