often attributive
1
a
: the time of life when one is young
especially
: the period between childhood and maturity
b
: the early period of existence, growth, or development
2
a
: a young person
especially
: a young male between adolescence and maturity
b
: young persons or creatures
—usually plural in construction
3
: the quality or state of being youthful : youthfulness
Synonyms
Examples of youth in a Sentence
She had a troubled youth.
He spent his youth in the Midwest.
He got into a lot of trouble in his youth.
a generation trying to recapture lost youth
when the industry was still in its youth
Four youths are suspected of starting the fire.
Recent Examples on the Web
Art School, a nonprofit in downtown Lee’s Summit, is offering 14 summer sessions in addition to its year-round adult and youth classes, open studio sessions, workshops and special events.
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Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2024
Two other youths were fatally beaten and another was fatally stabbed.
—Meagan Flynn, Washington Post, 3 Apr. 2024
Using a weighted ranking, some of the factors included mental health counselors per capita, cost of medical visit, health insurance coverage for adults and youth, and percentage of adults eating fewer than one serving of fruits and vegetable per day.
—Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 2 Apr. 2024
The day unfolded with sights, sounds and scenes from another era — that of our youth and unspoiled innocence shared by many of us in the 70s.
—Allen Buchanan, Orange County Register, 2 Apr. 2024
The Social Development Commission is a community advocacy organization in Milwaukee that helps residents in emergency situations and provides resources for career opportunities, education, financial, residential and youth services.
—Ricardo Torres, Journal Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2024
Here’s a link to champions and players selected for youth and cadet national competitions.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2024
Ticket sales proceeds will help benefit IBE’s youth and family programs, and its scholarship fund, organizers said.
—The Indianapolis Star, 1 Apr. 2024
Route 78 Rotary, a regional Hispanic Club, is a member of Rotary International and promotes programs including youth leadership, scholarships, music, medical and dental clinics, food distribution and polio eradication.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2024
Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2024
Two other youths were fatally beaten and another was fatally stabbed.
—Meagan Flynn, Washington Post, 3 Apr. 2024
Using a weighted ranking, some of the factors included mental health counselors per capita, cost of medical visit, health insurance coverage for adults and youth, and percentage of adults eating fewer than one serving of fruits and vegetable per day.
—Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 2 Apr. 2024
The day unfolded with sights, sounds and scenes from another era — that of our youth and unspoiled innocence shared by many of us in the 70s.
—Allen Buchanan, Orange County Register, 2 Apr. 2024
The Social Development Commission is a community advocacy organization in Milwaukee that helps residents in emergency situations and provides resources for career opportunities, education, financial, residential and youth services.
—Ricardo Torres, Journal Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2024
Here’s a link to champions and players selected for youth and cadet national competitions.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2024
Ticket sales proceeds will help benefit IBE’s youth and family programs, and its scholarship fund, organizers said.
—The Indianapolis Star, 1 Apr. 2024
Route 78 Rotary, a regional Hispanic Club, is a member of Rotary International and promotes programs including youth leadership, scholarships, music, medical and dental clinics, food distribution and polio eradication.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2024
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“Youth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/youth. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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