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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Adding to the excitement: these youngsters are supported by the Paramount’s professional design and technical staff, and will perform in full custom on its historic stage.
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Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
But a lack of clarity is to be expected from this group of youngsters.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 17 June 2025
The core of this Panthers’ roster finished the job last year, and then there’s Brad Marchand, the 37-year-old midseason acquisition who also has that championship DNA, winning it all as a youngster with the 2011 Boston Bruins.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2025
Known for his athleticism, the 22-year-old McDowell played football as a youngster.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 14 June 2025
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Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
But a lack of clarity is to be expected from this group of youngsters.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 17 June 2025
The core of this Panthers’ roster finished the job last year, and then there’s Brad Marchand, the 37-year-old midseason acquisition who also has that championship DNA, winning it all as a youngster with the 2011 Boston Bruins.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2025
Known for his athleticism, the 22-year-old McDowell played football as a youngster.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 14 June 2025
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youngster
noun
young·ster
ˈyəŋ(k)-stər
1
: a young person : youth
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