youth

Definition

  • n. the time of life between childhood and maturity
  • n. early maturity; the state of being young or immature or inexperienced
  • n. an early period of development
  • n. the freshness and vitality characteristic of a young person

Word forms

Plural
youths

Example sentences

  1. n.

    During my youth, I traveled to many different countries.

  2. n.

    The youth of today are very passionate about environmental issues.