youngster

[yuhng-ster]

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.

youngster

/ ˈjʌŋstə /

noun

1. a young person; child or youth

2. a young animal, esp a horse

Word History and Origins

Origin of youngster¹

First recorded in 1580–90; young + -ster

Example Sentences

However, some mental health advocates say it may cut children off from connections with peers, while others say it could push youngsters to even-less-regulated corners of the internet.

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However, some mental health advocates say it may cut kids off from connection, and others say it could push youngsters to even-less-regulated corners of the internet.

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In part of the story Santa shows two youngsters the hardships faced by a group of refugee children.

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Published in book form in 1968, “The Thanksgiving Visitor” is benign enough to make it a staple suitable for youngsters as well as adults, though it has some sharp edges.

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Coming from a place where six-packs and muscles are expected, he has talked openly about the weight challenges he faced as a youngster and draws "motivation" from inspiring others.

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Related Words

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