young man
Americannoun
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a male in early manhood.
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a boyfriend; sweetheart; fiancé.
noun
Etymology
Origin of young man
before 1000; 1850–55 young man for def. 2; Middle English; Old English
Example Sentences
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She also co-authored the book “Comes the Peace, My Journey to Forgiveness” about a young man’s journey to reconnect with his family.
Across the aisle, a young man with shaggy hair and a tweed blazer noticed the book on my lap.
“Only a doll, you may be thinking, Eben. An old woman’s doll at that. However, once you hear Miss Zeldy’s story, even a young man like you will sit up and take notice.”
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“I’m sorry, young man, who are you exactly?” the Person from Corporate asked the boy.
From Literature
“He got the better woman too, while I wasted time, blinded by beauty! But never mind all that; the point is, young man, if you can’t swim, it’s high time you learned!”
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