youth youth /ˈjuːθ/

noun

1. () A young person (especially a young man or boy)  ( spring chicken , young person , younker , youth )
   a young person (especially a young man or boy)
     The energetic youth eagerly explored new opportunities and embraced their potential.
   The energetic youth eagerly explored new opportunities and embraced their potential.
   
2. () Young people collectively  ( young , youth )
   young people collectively
    Rock music appeals to the young
   rock music appeals to the young
    Youth everywhere rises in revolt
   youth everywhere rises in revolt
   
3. () The time of life between childhood and maturity  ( youth )
   the time of life between childhood and maturity
     Youth is a time of energy, dreams, and possibilities.
   Youth is a time of energy, dreams, and possibilities.
   
   
4. () Early maturity; the state of being young, immature or inexperienced  ( youth )
   early maturity; the state of being young, immature or inexperienced
    The exuberance and energy of youth is truly a sight to behold.
   The exuberance and energy of youth is truly a sight to behold.
   
   
5. () The freshness and vitality characteristic of a young person  ( juvenility , youthfulness , youth )
   the freshness and vitality characteristic of a young person
   
   
6. () An early period of development  ( youth , early days )
   an early period of development
    During the youth of the project
   during the youth of the project