young man

noun
UK: /ˈjʌŋ ˌmæn/
US: /ˈjʌŋ ˌmæn/

  1. A male person who is not yet old; a boy who has grown into adulthood.

    1. The young man helped the old lady. [ ] [ ]
    2. Every young man should consider his career options carefully before committing to a path. [ ] [ ]

  2. A boyfriend or romantic partner (often used informally).

    1. She introduced her young man to her parents. [ ] [ ]
    2. The young man brought flowers when he came to pick her up for the date. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

lad youth fellow boyfriend

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "young man" in English means: A male person who is not yet old; a boy who has grown into adulthood., A boyfriend or romantic partner (often used informally)..

The phonetic transcription of "young man" is /ˈjʌŋ ˌmæn/ in British English and /ˈjʌŋ ˌmæn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "young man": lad, youth, fellow, boyfriend.

Example usage of "young man": "The young man helped the old lady.". More examples on the page.