youths
word · lemma: youth
Definition
'Youths' means several young people, especially teenagers or people in their late teens to early twenties. It can also refer more generally to young males.
Usage & Nuances
'Youths' is more formal and less commonly used in everyday speech than 'young people' or 'teens.' In news or legal contexts, it often refers to groups of teenage boys, sometimes with a negative implication. Use 'youth' for the uncountable idea (the period of being young).
Example Sentences
The library is open to all youths in the community.
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Many youths enjoy playing soccer after school.
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The government runs programs for unemployed youths.
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A group of local youths volunteered to clean up the park.
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Last night, several youths were seen skateboarding downtown.
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Police say the incident involved a group of youths from the neighborhood.
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