young adult
Americannoun
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young adults
plural
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a teenager (used especially by publishers and librarians).
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a person in the early years of adulthood.
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The young adult doesn't see a future for himself at home.
From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026
Steer clear of constant checking and tracking or intervening These may soothe you in the short term, but can inadvertently communicate to your young adult: "I am not sure you can cope without me."
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026
There’s an alternate universe where Taylor Tomlinson is a young adult fantasy author holed up in a cabin miles from civilization.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
Figure 1 below highlights how the share of young adult women and men living with their parents has evolved over the last 30 years.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026
Looking for athletic young adult to play teen.
From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle
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