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 · Youth club · The Fountain of Youth · Youth custody

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.

There are ten meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun youth. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

adjective. /ˈjuːθfl/ /ˈjuːθfl/ ​typical of young people. youthful enthusiasm/energy/inexperience Topics Life stagesc1.

​(in the UK) a club where young people can meet each other and take part in various activities. She gives talks at local schools and youth clubs.

noun a club where young people can meet each other and take part in various activities. Want to learn more? Find out which words work together.

the period of your life when you are young, or the state of being young. I was a fairly good football player in my youth.

adjective. adjective. /ˈyuθfl/ 1typical of young people youthful enthusiasm/energy/inexperience.

youth service, n. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary.

​a period of time when a young criminal is kept in a type of prison as a punishment. He was sentenced to two years' youth custody. a youth custody centre.