young · ​. having lived or existed for only a short time; not fully developed · ​. not yet old; not as old as others · ​ · ​suitable or appropriate for young people ...

Definition of young noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and ...

1having lived or existed for only a short time; not fully developed young babies a young country Caterpillars eat the young leaves of this plant. · 2not yet old; ...

Definition of young noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and ...

There are 26 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word young, two of which are labelled obsolete. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, ...

The earliest known use of the verb young is in the Middle English period (1150—1500). OED's earliest evidence for young is from before 1300, in Physiologus.

youth ; [uncountable] the time of life when a person is young, especially the time before a child becomes an adult · He played football throughout his youth. ; [ ... Youth hostel · The Fountain of Youth · Youth club · Youth court

young person noun /ˌjʌŋ ˈpɜːsn/ /ˌjʌŋ ˈpɜːrsn/ (British English, law) a person between the ages of 14 and 17.

youth · 1[uncountable] the time of life when a person is young, especially the time before a child becomes an adult He had been a talented musician in his youth.

youngster noun NAmE//ˈyʌŋstər// (informal) a young person or a child The camp is for youngsters aged 8 to 14.