From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary EnglishRelated topics: Youthyoungsteryoung‧ster /ˈjʌŋstə $ -ər/ ●○○ noun [countable]old-fashionedSSY a child or young personExamples from the Corpusyoungster• Even as a youngster, she has learned that acting can be a means of survival.• I managed to boost the frightenedyoungster up on to the small piece of board.• Nineteen-year-old songster Sebastian made his amazinggaffe as Di visited a centre for homelessyoungsters.• They have tended to be portrayed as a bunch of ill-organised youngsters often high on drink and drugs.• Harris faces a tough opener against fastimprovingSurreyyoungster Tim Garner at noon on the opening day.• But not all the youngsters want a career in the arts.• Lord Brightman urged there should be specialised reception and support arrangements for vulnerableyoungstersarrivingalone in Britain.
