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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"I'm just an ordinary person, right? I'm a young man, and I haven't done anything bad," he said.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
You talk in the book about escaping the suburbs of Connecticut to come to New York and establish yourself there in as a young man in 1975.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026
Yet, while testosterone therapy is a well-documented medical treatment for people who have a deficiency, and a key element of gender-affirming care, it’s not really something that the average young man needs.
From Slate ● Sep. 13, 2026
In a self-published memoir, he recalled himself as a dreamy young man who longed to become a great writer and explore the world.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
“Mr. Cranston has crossed the river, looking for a young man for Olive.”
From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck
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