young adult

noun

1. a teenager (used especially by publishers and librarians).

2. a person in the early years of adulthood.

Example Sentences

Today’s young adult is less likely to own a home than in the past, with the median age of a first-time buyer rising to a record 38 in 2024, according to the National Association of Realtors.

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Paul reportedly abused alcohol as a teenager and young adult, and his friends have said they called his intoxicated alter ego “Timmy” because his behavior changed significantly when he was drinking.

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As a teenager and later as a young adult, I looked to actors like Day-Lewis for inspiration.

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The young adult rom-com follows Avery Blackwell, a rising college freshman who postpones her plans to attend Columbia after a note from her late mother sends her on a scavenger hunt in England.

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Annabelle’s knack for recommending great young adult books led her to start an Instagram and blog during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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