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
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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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Just last year, the Kennedy Center featured Drag Shows specifically targeting our youth — THIS WILL STOP.
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Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 8 Feb. 2025
Violence against trans youth has skyrocketed in states that pass discriminatory policies affecting trans people.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 8 Feb. 2025
Free Motivational Edge Block Party will have live music, food and interactive art installations — all meant to support youth empowerment through the arts and education.
—Martin Vassolo, Axios, 7 Feb. 2025
Community Corrections Director Molly Bruner said her staff is always looking at different alternatives for youth.
—Alex Malm, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
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Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 8 Feb. 2025
Violence against trans youth has skyrocketed in states that pass discriminatory policies affecting trans people.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 8 Feb. 2025
Free Motivational Edge Block Party will have live music, food and interactive art installations — all meant to support youth empowerment through the arts and education.
—Martin Vassolo, Axios, 7 Feb. 2025
Community Corrections Director Molly Bruner said her staff is always looking at different alternatives for youth.
—Alex Malm, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 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 16 Feb. 2025.
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