youngster

noun
UK: /ˈjʌŋstə(r)/
US: /ˈjʌŋstər/

  1. A young person, usually a child or teenager.

    1. My little youngster loves to play outside.
    2. The local community centre provides activities for youngsters during the summer holidays.

  2. A person who is new to a particular activity or field.

    1. He's a youngster in the company, but he's very talented.
    2. Although still a youngster in the world of finance, she quickly proved her abilities.

Synonyms

child kid teenager youth

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "youngster" in English means: A young person, usually a child or teenager., A person who is new to a particular activity or field..

The phonetic transcription of "youngster" is /ˈjʌŋstə(r)/ in British English and /ˈjʌŋstər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "youngster": child, kid, teenager, youth.

Example usage of "youngster": "My little youngster loves to play outside.". More examples on the page.