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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Ever the student of the game, the 61-year-old Swindell had a question for the youngsters.
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Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 1 Feb. 2026
There has been a public emphasis on young players, something Mourinho is not known for historically, but in fairness, six academy graduates have made their debuts under him and a few youngsters look quite promising, chiefly 19-year-old Argentine winger Gianluca Prestianni.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
As youngsters, O’Hara was proud that her sons inherited her funny bone.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 30 Jan. 2026
Seeing the rocket take off and watching the boosters and Orion module detach is awesome, and a great educational tool to explain how the actual SLS functions to curious youngsters.
—Ian Stokes, Space.com, 28 Jan. 2026
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Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 1 Feb. 2026
There has been a public emphasis on young players, something Mourinho is not known for historically, but in fairness, six academy graduates have made their debuts under him and a few youngsters look quite promising, chiefly 19-year-old Argentine winger Gianluca Prestianni.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
As youngsters, O’Hara was proud that her sons inherited her funny bone.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 30 Jan. 2026
Seeing the rocket take off and watching the boosters and Orion module detach is awesome, and a great educational tool to explain how the actual SLS functions to curious youngsters.
—Ian Stokes, Space.com, 28 Jan. 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 3 Feb. 2026.
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youngster
noun
young·ster
ˈyəŋ(k)-stər
1
: a young person : youth
2
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