young adult
noun
a teenager (used especially by publishers and librarians).
young adults
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pluralof young adult.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The HPV vaccine can prevent more than 90 percent of cancers caused by HPV, yet less than two-thirds of young adults in America were up to date on their vaccination in 2024.
From Slate ● Sep. 9, 2026
A separate study, external of 118 young adults who did multiple tastings of different black coffees found most only deemed the drinks to be too hot if the temperature was 70 degrees C or above.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
A recent study found that people exposed to more unfavorable neighborhood social conditions when they were young adults had a greater likelihood of developing coronary artery calcification by midlife.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 2, 2026
Traditionally, young adults have been likely to expect to rent during their early working years while they save up for a down payment to buy a home.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 28, 2026
Statistically, it's young adults who are most likely to die in a quarry accident.
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
