young one

[yuhng uhn, wuhn]

noun

1. a child or offspring.

   They have five young ones and another on the way.

Word History and Origins

Origin of young one¹

First recorded in 1525–35

Example Sentences

Los Angeles “suddenly changed from a very old city to a very young one.”

From Los Angeles Times

It was Cantlay's chip against Cameron Young one hole after Horschel's dramatic putt that sealed Atlanta Drive's victory.

From BBC

They smothered the Raiders in their divisional rival’s first game under a new offensive coordinator and dominated the struggling Carolina Panthers, who benched second-year quarterback Bryce Young one day later.

From Los Angeles Times

The neighbor is clearly in the wrong here: Leaving a child, especially such a young one, unattended in a pool is extremely dangerous.

From Slate

The site also groups bundles by room, including child-size hangers and a night light that projects the stars for a young one’s space.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• baby 
• boy 
• daughter 
• girl 
• juvenile 
• kid 
• minor 
• offspring 
• son 
• youngster 
• youth