Youngsters — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈyəŋ(k)-stər/ young·ster

Meaning & Definition of Youngsters

Youngsters (noun)

  1. a young person, youth
  2. child
  3. a young animal or plant especially of a domesticated or cultivated breed or type

Youngsters (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a young person who is between infancy and adulthood

    "a herd of youngsters following their nature guide like ducklings after a mother duck"

    similar: bairns (chiefly Scottish), bambinos, buds, chaps (Southern & Midland), chicks, children, cubs, juveniles, kiddies, kiddos, kids, moppets, sprats, sprouts, squirts, whelps, younglings, youths
    related: adolescents, minors, kindergartners, preschoolers, rug rats (slang), schoolboys, schoolchildren, schoolgirls, schoolkids, babes, babies, bantlings, infants, neonates, nestlings, newborn, toddlers, tots, tykes, weanlings, devils, hellions, imps, jackanapeses, mischiefs, monkeys, rapscallions, rascals, rogues, urchins, whippersnappers, cherubs, preteen-agers, preteens, subteens, teenagers, teeners, teens, teenyboppers, tweens, lads, nippers, shavers, striplings, tads, bobby-soxers, hoydens, tomboys
    opposite: adults, grown-ups
    near: middle-agers, ancients, elders, golden-agers, oldsters, old-timers, senior citizens, seniors

Related Entry: Youngster (noun)

Youngster is a different word from Youngsters. The synonyms below are for youngster, not for youngsters.

  1. a young person who is between infancy and adulthood

    "a herd of youngsters following their nature guide like ducklings after a mother duck"

    similar: bairn (chiefly Scottish), bambino, bud, chap (Southern & Midland), chick, child, cub, juvenile, kid, kiddie, kiddo, moppet, sprat, sprout, squirt, whelp, youngling, youth
    related: adolescent, minor, kindergartner, preschooler, rug rat (slang), schoolboy, schoolchild, schoolgirl, schoolkid, babe, baby, bantling, infant, neonate, nestling, newborn, toddler, tot, tyke, weanling, devil, hellion, imp, jackanapes, mischief, monkey, rapscallion, rascal, rogue, urchin, whippersnapper, cherub, preteen, preteen-ager, subteen, teen, teenager, teener, teenybopper, tween, lad, nipper, shaver, stripling, tad, bobby-soxer, hoyden, tomboy
    opposite: adult, grown-up
    near: middle-ager, ancient, elder, golden-ager, oldster, old-timer, senior, senior citizen

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Youngsters

The most common words with a similar meaning to Youngsters:

Chiefly Scottish: bairns
Southern & Midland: chaps
bambinos, buds, chicks, children, cubs, juveniles, kiddies, kiddos, kids, moppets, sprats, sprouts, squirts, whelps, younglings, youths

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Youngsters

Words with the opposite meaning of Youngsters:

adults, grown-ups

Related Words for Youngsters

adolescents, minors, kindergartners, preschoolers, rug rats, schoolboys, schoolchildren, schoolgirls, schoolkids, babes, babies, bantlings, infants, neonates, nestlings, newborn, toddlers, tots, tykes, weanlings, devils, hellions, imps, jackanapeses, mischiefs, monkeys, rapscallions, rascals, rogues, urchins

Near Antonyms of Youngsters

middle-agers, ancients, elders, golden-agers, oldsters, old-timers, senior citizens, seniors

Origin & Etymology of Youngsters

First known use: 1589

Frequently Asked Questions about Youngsters

What does "Youngsters" mean?

"Youngsters" means a young person, youth. As a noun, it is defined as: a young person, youth.

What is another word for "Youngsters"?

Other words for "Youngsters" include bairns, bambinos, buds, chaps, chicks, children, cubs and juveniles. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Youngsters" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Youngsters"?

There are 66 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Youngsters". Common alternatives include bairns, bambinos, buds, chaps, chicks, children, cubs, juveniles, kiddies and kiddos.

What is the opposite of "Youngsters"?

Antonyms of "Youngsters" include adults and grown-ups. Near antonyms include middle-agers, ancients, elders and golden-agers.

How do you use "Youngsters" in a sentence?

Examples of "Youngsters" in a sentence: "a herd of youngsters following their nature guide like ducklings after a mother duck".

Is "Youngsters" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Youngsters" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Youngsters"?

"Youngsters" is pronounced /ˈyəŋ(k)-stər/ and divided into syllables as young·ster.

What is the origin of the word "Youngsters"?

First known use: 1589.