young adult
Americannoun
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a teenager (used especially by publishers and librarians).
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a person in the early years of adulthood.
Example Sentences
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The team compared young, adult, and old fish, examining many aspects of protein production inside brain cells.
From Science Daily • May 29, 2026
He didn’t know the money generated was used to support Oorah, a Jewish organization that helps fund young adult trips to Israel.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
“It still provides independence with the young adult or elderly parent, while giving the flexibility to live together and spend time together.”
From MarketWatch • May 9, 2026
New York City churches, like St. Joseph’s and St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral, are experiencing a surge in young adult attendance.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026
But she said that growing up and as a young adult, she never had a dentist to go to, so she had done her best.
From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals
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