young man

noun

1. a male in early manhood.

2. a boyfriend; sweetheart; fiancé.

young man

noun

1. a boyfriend; sweetheart

Word History and Origins

Origin of young man¹

before 1000; 1850–55 young man for def. 2; Middle English; Old English

Example Sentences

The videos often seem to come from nowhere — devoid of any context like names, locations or professions — and pop onto a young man’s phone screen, guided by the invisible hand of the algorithm.

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"You've grown into a confident, kind, wonderful young man. And I'm so proud of you," he wrote.

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The teachers there helped him grow from a boy into a young man.

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A young man, “M,” was arrested in the Damascus countryside for allegedly burning tires and joining protests in June 2012.

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“You better watch your tone with me, young man. Do not question the things I do, or the methods I take.”

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Related Words

• beau 
• companion 
• friend 
• partner 
• suitor 
• sweetheart