as in kid
a young person who is between infancy and adulthood
a herd of youngsters following their nature guide like ducklings after a mother duck
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Recent Examples of youngster
The officer sat in a vehicle and interacted with the youngster.
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Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
At least Texas has some promising youngsters such as Littleton, safety Jonah Williams and cornerback Kobe Black.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 5 Jan. 2026
Introductory underwater activities for youngsters are available in the pool or the sea.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025
The youngster scored in her first appearance — becoming the youngest player to score in NWSL history — with the fifth and decisive goal in the opening match at CPKC Stadium.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 26 Dec. 2025
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Here, a look at the new kids on the block, arriving just in time for the season.—
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Elk Grove city leaders are now taking steps to ban kids from parking off campus.—
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If your children do homework at the kitchen table instead of their bedrooms, find a spot to keep school supplies handy.—
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Questioning the powerful influences that oversee and fund what our children learn is critical.—
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“Youngster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/youngster. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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