Search Dictionary
Definition of youngster

youngster

/ˈjʌŋ.stɚ/
young · ster
Plural:youngsters
JUMP TO:

youngster Lexical Profile

youngster Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A child, teenager, or young person.

Example

"The community center offers free summer art classes for local youngsters."

2

A young animal, especially one that is newly weaned or under a year old.

Example

"The mare stayed close to the fence to protect her playful youngster."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for youngster
Antonyms
View all antonyms for youngster

• Rhymes for youngster

• Nearby Words

youngish
youngling
youngness
youngster
youngstown
your
yours

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 16th century from the adjective 'young' and the Old English agent suffix '-ster', originally used in nautical slang to refer to a junior seaman or novice officer before broadening to mean any child or youth.

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Youngster. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/youngster
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.