underage
Underage (adjective) means Below the legal age required for an activity, such as drinking or driving. Example: “The bar was fined for serving underage customers.”
How to use underage
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishToo young, legally, to do something.
Word forms
underages plural
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The bar was fined for serving _____ customers.
Etymology
From under- + age.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for underage
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What does “underage” mean?
The word “underage” means below the legal age required for an activity, such as drinking or driving. In plain terms, too young, legally, to do something.
How do you pronounce “underage”?
“Underage” is pronounced uhn-duhr-AYJ (/ˌʌndəɹˈeɪd͡ʒ/ in IPA).
How do you use “underage” in a sentence?
Here is “underage” used in a sentence: “The bar was fined for serving underage customers.”
What is another word for “underage”?
Words with a similar meaning to “underage” include minor.
What part of speech is “underage”?
“Underage” is an adjective.
Is “underage” a common word?
“Underage” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
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