youth

Definition

  • noun: the time of life when someone is young
  • noun: the time of life when one is young
  • usually plural in construction
  • synonyms: youthfulness, juvenility, young man

Examples

  • ('Brit') a 'youth club' [=a club that provides various activities for young people]

  • Exercise is good for you, but it's not a perfect 'fountain of youth'.

  • The show sends a strong message to 'the youth' of America.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) I haven't seen him for ages. - Who's Kurt? - Lieutenant Kotler. He's been moved to the front. It was felt that his youth and enthusiasm would be put to better use there. telephone. In actual fact, Gretel, he was sent there because he failed to inform the authorities (..)
    2008 The Boy in the Striped Pajamas