noun
youngster
A child or young person.
The youngster proudly shows her drawing to the whole class.
Etymology
The adjective for early age takes a person-forming ending. Youngster names a child or other young person.
More examples
- The program teaches youngsters how to swim.
- As a youngster, I spent summers at my grandparents' farm.
- Even the youngest youngsters can join this simple game.
Forms
youngster · youngsters
young adjective — Having lived for relatively few years.