young man

noun

1. a male in early manhood.
2. a boyfriend; sweetheart; fiancé.

young man

noun

1. a boyfriend; sweetheart

Word History and Origins

Origin of young man¹

before 1000; 1850–55 young man fordef 2; Middle English; Old English

Example Sentences

He has been repeatedly denied bail, with a judge saying he was a “determined and resolute young man” who would likely continue to commit “acts endangering national security” should he be released.

From BBC

The young man, who requested anonymity, shared with Y Byd ar Bedwar - S4C’s current affairs programme - a series of messages where Edwards referred to him as “babe” and “big boy” and signed off with kisses.

From BBC

As Yulia Navalnaya was whisked away by police, for security, the crowd gathered beside a memorial for those killed in Ukraine - chatting quietly and singing along with a young man playing guitar.

From BBC

He said Woodward was a socially awkward young man who suffered for years with undiagnosed autism and felt a “starvation for human connection” exploited by the extremist group.

From Los Angeles Times

In Kabul, Javid’s father broke down inconsolably as he showed us photos of the young man with short black hair wearing track pants and a sweatshirt, posing on a park bench.

From BBC

Related Words

• beau
• companion
• friend
• partner
• suitor
• sweetheart