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
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.
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The event at the Ramona Junior Fairgrounds, 431 Aqua Lane, is a fundraiser for the FFA, 4-H and Grange youth agricultural programs, said Junior Fair President Jeff Becker.
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Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025
Teaching children these skills early may hold the key to reversing the rising tide of youth mental illness.
—Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
California is the second state to enter Trump’s cross-hairs over transgender athletes participation in youth sports.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
All money raised will go to support Valpo Parks fee assistance for youth.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2025
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Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025
Teaching children these skills early may hold the key to reversing the rising tide of youth mental illness.
—Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
California is the second state to enter Trump’s cross-hairs over transgender athletes participation in youth sports.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
All money raised will go to support Valpo Parks fee assistance for youth.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for youth
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“Youth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/youth. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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