adults

noun

Definition of adultsnext
plural of adult
as in grown-ups
a fully grown person at the beach, the adults sat under broad umbrellas while the children splashed in the water

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Recent Examples of adults Three adults and two children have been hospitalized following a carbon monoxide leak at a hotel in Atlanta. — Escher Walcott, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025 This adults-only playground will feature 141 airy rooms with vibrant design touches and boasts what’s rumored to be the best rooftop pool in Puerto Vallarta, offering jaw-dropping views. — Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025 But as recipes like Lobster Mac and Cheese Casserole and Macaroni and Cheese with Cashew Cream and Broccoli prove, kids at heart (aka adults like us) can—and should—certainly enjoy mac meals, too. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2025

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