youngster

American  

[yuhng-ster] / ˈyʌŋ stər /

noun

1. a child.

2. a young person.

   Synonyms:

   girl, boy, stripling, lad, youth

3. a young horse or other animal.

4. (in the British navy) a midshipman of less than four years' standing.

5. (in the U.S. Naval Academy) a midshipman in the second year.

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youngster British  

/ ˈjʌŋstə /

noun

1. a young person; child or youth

2. a young animal, esp a horse

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Etymology

Origin of youngster

First recorded in 1580–90; young + -ster

Example Sentences

And while Wiegman does not expect Parkinson to challenge for a starting place, she looks forward to seeing the youngster make the step up.

From BBC

Most of the drivers had an excuse for their behaviour but said they had learned their lesson from the youngsters.

From BBC

The youngsters said they could dispatch a plane from the presidential hangar at the Caracas airport.

From The Wall Street Journal

Wales will benefit from the development of youngsters, including Cardiff City's Dylan Lawlor, and there is genuine excitement about a squad that - like the manager - has the ability to improve.

From BBC

Noa-Rose's parents remember vividly holding the "lifeless" youngster in their arms, and the look of fright in the doctor's eyes.

From BBC

Related Words

• boy
• child
• girl
• juvenile
• kid
• pupil
• student
• teenager
• youth