young one
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of young one
First recorded in 1525–35
Example Sentences
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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 • Jan. 12, 2024
But having a child in your production, especially a young one, can mean a host of issues, especially if the story is riding on their success, as it is in the Disney+ show "Obi-Wan Kenobi."
From Salon • Jun. 15, 2022
If the name Dick Barnett tickles your memory a bit, you are probably a Lakers fan, and not a young one.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2022
The latest wave of Covid patients in intensive care are "largely unvaccinated and young", one ICU consultant has told BBC Scotland.
From BBC • Sep. 29, 2021
If there was a spell, it was broken by the young one.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
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