Part of speech: Noun
Definition: The period between childhood and adulthood; the quality or state of being young.
Pronunciations: US: /juθ/; UK: /juːθ/
Origin and Usage: The word "youth" originated from the Old English word "geogoth" which means "youth, young man." It has been used in English since the 12th century. The word is commonly used to describe the period of life between childhood and adulthood, but it can also be used to describe the quality or state of being young.
Synonyms: Adolescence, boyhood, girlhood, juvenescence, minority, pubescence, springtime, youthfulness
Related Words: Child, teen, young
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