youngster

C1 Topic:People & Society
US /ˈjʌŋstɚ/ UK /ˈjʌŋstə/
noun Freq #15337

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    A young person, especially a child or teenager.

    The coach is great at encouraging youngsters to try new sports.

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Word family
Forms youngsters

Etymology

From young + -ster. Attested from the early 17th century.

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