Youth Definition & Meaning
youth
- noun
- a young person (especially a young man or boy)
- young people collectively; "rock music appeals to the young"; "youth everywhere rises in revolt"
- the time of life between childhood and maturity
- early maturity; the state of being young or immature or inexperienced
- an early period of development; "during the youth of the project"
- the freshness and vitality characteristic of a young person
"Youth" in song lyrics
See how youth is used in real songs:
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"I saw y'all long blues clues with new youth"
9th Prince f/ Paradox, Tommy Whispers, Trife Da God — Street Pharmacists -
"Teargas nozzle up, brain buff hostile youth"
Aesop Rock — Winners Take All -
"You gotta pass the torch on to the youth"
A.G. — Real Right Now
Words that rhyme with youth
Usage tips for "youth"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "youth" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for youth to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does youth mean?
- a young person (especially a young man or boy) young people collectively; "rock music appeals to the young"; "youth everywhere rises in revolt" the time of life between childhood and maturity early maturity; the state of being young or immature or inexperienced an early period of development; "during the youth of the project" the freshness and vitality characteristic of a young person
- What part of speech is youth?
- Youth is a noun.
- How many definitions does youth have?
- Youth has 6 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).