young one

[ yuhng uhn, wuhn ]

noun

1. a child or offspring:

   They have five young ones and another on the way.

Word History and Origins

Origin of young one¹

First recorded in 1525–35

Example Sentences

They smothered the Raiders in their divisional rival’s first game under a new offensive coordinator and dominated the struggling Carolina Panthers, who benched second-year quarterback Bryce Young one day later.

From Los Angeles Times

The neighbor is clearly in the wrong here: Leaving a child, especially such a young one, unattended in a pool is extremely dangerous.

From Slate

The site also groups bundles by room, including child-size hangers and a night light that projects the stars for a young one’s space.

From Seattle Times

“Everybody would have to look at me with more respect because I was always seen as the young one that was doing all the roles,” Conti said.

From Los Angeles Times

Soccer’s women’s player of the year in 2023 — but it is still a relatively young one: Girma has only been a professional for two years.

From New York Times

Related Words

• baby
• boy
• daughter
• girl
• juvenile
• kid
• minor
• offspring
• son
• youngster
• youth