adolescent

noun
UK: /ˌædəˈlesnt/
US: /ˌædəˈlesənt/

  1. A young person who is developing into an adult.

    1. The adolescent joined a sports team after school. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many programs are available to support the adolescent through high school. [ ] [ ]

  2. A young person typically between the ages of 13 and 19.

    1. My adolescent brother spends too much time playing video games. [ ] [ ]
    2. Understanding the emotional challenges adolescent face is important for parents. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

youngster youth teenager
adolescent adjective

  1. Relating to or characteristic of adolescence.

    1. She had an adolescent crush on a boy in her class. [ ] [ ]
    2. The novel deals with the adolescent issues of identity and belonging. [ ] [ ]

  2. In the process of developing from a child into an adult.

    1. His adolescent years were marked by rebellion and self-discovery. [ ] [ ]
    2. Brain development continues throughout the adolescent period shaping behavior. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "adolescent" in English means: A young person who is developing into an adult., A young person typically between the ages of 13 and 19..

The phonetic transcription of "adolescent" is /ˌædəˈlesnt/ in British English and /ˌædəˈlesənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "adolescent": youngster, youth, teenager.

Example usage of "adolescent": "The adolescent joined a sports team after school.". More examples on the page.