noun
Uncommon
youngster
YUHNGS-tuh
Youngster (noun) means a child or young person. Example: “A group of youngsters played football in the park.”
noun
1
A child or young person.
"“Besides,” she says, looking possessively at her class of Chinese youngsters, “can you imagine these children going to an ordinary school?”"
— Wayne King, Philadelphia's Chinatown Is Threatened by ‘Progress’ (1973)
"A group of youngsters played football in the park."
"The museum has a whole section aimed at youngsters."
How to use youngster
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA young person, usually a child or teenager.
Common pairings
a bunch of youngsters
local youngsters
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Etymology
Built from young plus the suffix -ster, which forms nouns naming a type of person; first recorded in the early 1600s.
Class of 1600
youngster joined the language around 1600.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “youngster” mean?
The word “youngster” means a child or young person. In plain terms, a young person, usually a child or teenager.
How do you pronounce “youngster”?
“Youngster” is pronounced YUHNGS-tuh (/ˈjʌŋstɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “youngster” in a sentence?
Here is “youngster” used in a sentence: “A group of youngsters played football in the park.”
What is the opposite of “youngster”?
The opposite of “youngster” — its antonyms — is oldster.
What part of speech is “youngster”?
“Youngster” is a noun.
Where does the word “youngster” come from?
The word “youngster” dates back to around 1600. Built from young plus the suffix -ster, which forms nouns naming a type of person; first recorded in the early 1600s.
Is “youngster” a common word?
“Youngster” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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