Synonyms for
Youngsters
Definition
Young people, especially children or teenagers.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- youngsters today
- our youngsters
- these youngsters
- youngsters are
- youngsters need
- youngsters often
- youngsters from
Word family
Usage note
While 'youngsters' is a common and generally neutral term, it can sometimes carry a slightly condescending tone depending on the context and speaker. It is often used by older generations to refer to younger people.
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Example sentences
- 1. The youngsters are excited for their school trip.
- 2. Many youngsters enjoy playing video games.
- 3. The camp is for youngsters ages 8 to 12.
- 4. The youngsters are learning how to play soccer.
- 5. She loves babysitting for the local youngsters.
Quotes
1. 'The children are our future. Teach them well and let them lead the way. Show them all the beauty they possess inside.' - Whitney Houston
2. 'The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.' - W.B. Yeats
3. 'Youth is not a time of life; it is a state of mind; it is not a matter of rosy cheeks, red lips and supple knees; it is a matter of the will, a quality of the imagination, a vigor of the emotions; it is the freshness of the deep springs of life.' - Samuel Ullman