youngster

American  

[yuhng-ster] / ˈyʌŋ stər /

noun

1. a child.

2. a young person.

   Synonyms:

   girl, boy, stripling, lad, youth

3. a young horse or other animal.

4. (in the British navy) a midshipman of less than four years' standing.

5. (in the U.S. Naval Academy) a midshipman in the second year.

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youngster British  

/ ˈjʌŋstə /

noun

1. a young person; child or youth

2. a young animal, esp a horse

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Etymology

Origin of youngster

First recorded in 1580–90; young + -ster

Example Sentences

Autistic youngster Penelope, five, was part of the research for the doll, and her mum, Tonya, said: "She uses ear defenders, so to see that on a doll really made her feel special."

From BBC

The 43-year-old opposition leader, whose star power draws huge crowds of youngsters, has been arrested, imprisoned and charged with crimes including treason.

From BBC

As it stands, it appears the wish to change England's leadership, one unafraid of picking youngsters, is limited.

From BBC

Fittingly, it was a trait Fletcher mentioned when talking about the youngsters in United's academy on Friday.

From BBC

"I think James would be honoured and amazed, because he was one to help youngsters, so to me that's coming full circle."

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Related Words

• boy
• child
• girl
• juvenile
• kid
• pupil
• student
• teenager
• youth