youth
/juːθ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: youths
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The quality or state of being young.
Noun
Examples
Serene, smiling, enigmatic, she faced him with no fear whatever showing in her dark eyes. The clear light of the bright autumn morning had no terrors for youth and health like hers.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The part of life following childhood; the period of existence preceding maturity or age; the whole early part of life, from childhood, or, sometimes, from infancy, to adulthood.
Noun
Examples
Make the most of your youth, it will not last forever.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “youth” mean?
The quality or state of being young.
Is “youth” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.