youngster
noun
young·ster
ˈyəŋ(k)-stər 
Examples of youngster in a Sentence
As a youngster, he was very shy.
bright-eyed youngsters interested in learning
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ABC News, 19 May 2026
Jorrel Hato and fellow 20-year-old Josh Acheampong are talented-but-raw youngsters.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 17 May 2026
But there’s plenty of play on land, too, including a classic arcade, casual dining with family favorites and even a special Camp-tiva program for youngsters.
—South Seas, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
There are youngsters gaining experience and pitching depth galore.
—Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 15 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for youngster
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“Youngster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/youngster. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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youngster
noun
young·ster
ˈyəŋ(k)-stər
1
: a young person : youth
2
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