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young one

American  
[yuhng uhn, wuhn] / ˈyʌŋ ən, wən /

noun

  1. a child or offspring.

    They have five young ones and another on the way.


Etymology

Origin of young one

First recorded in 1525–35

Example Sentences

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Soccer’s women’s player of the year in 2023 — but it is still a relatively young one: Girma has only been a professional for two years.

From New York Times • Jan. 12, 2024

“Everybody would have to look at me with more respect because I was always seen as the young one that was doing all the roles,” Conti said.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 8, 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

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

I think of that optical illusion—an old lady with a crooked nose from one angle, a young one wearing a choker from another.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

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