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youth

[juːθ]

youth Definition

  • 1the period of life between childhood and adulthood
  • 2young people considered as a group

Using youth: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "youth" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    In my youth, I used to play soccer every day.

  • Example

    The youth of today are more tech-savvy than ever before.

  • Example

    She works with troubled youth at the community center.

  • Example

    The company is investing in the youth by offering internships and training programs.

youth Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for youth

Antonyms for youth

Idioms Using youth

  • the peak of physical attractiveness and vitality associated with youth

    Example

    She was in the bloom of youth when she won the beauty pageant.

  • the tendency of young people to make foolish decisions due to lack of experience or maturity

    Example

    He regrets the tattoos he got in his youth, calling it the folly of youth.

  • the combination of experience and vitality that can be found in older people who have maintained their youthful spirit

    Example

    She has the wisdom of age and the energy of youth, making her an excellent mentor to young people.

Phrases with youth

  • the shared values, customs, behaviors, and artifacts of young people

    Example

    The fashion industry is heavily influenced by youth culture.

  • an inexpensive lodging place for young travelers

    Example

    We stayed at a youth hostel during our backpacking trip through Europe.

  • a social or political movement led by young people

    Example

    The youth movement of the 1960s was characterized by anti-war protests and civil rights activism.

Origins of youth

from Old English 'geogoth', meaning 'youth'

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Summary: youth in Brief

The term 'youth' [juːθ] refers to the period of life between childhood and adulthood, as well as young people considered as a group. It encompasses phrases like 'youth culture' and 'youth hostel,' and idioms like 'the folly of youth,' denoting the tendency of young people to make foolish decisions due to lack of experience or maturity. 'Youth' is also associated with the bloom of youth, the peak of physical attractiveness and vitality, and the wisdom of age and the energy of youth, the combination of experience and vitality.

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