tenderyears
nounUK /ˈtɛndə jɪəz/
US /ˈtɛndər jɪrz/
The time when you are very young.
She learned to sing in her tenderyears.
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2. The first part of something new, like a young plant or business.
The tenderyears of the little garden needed daily care.
3. A time when someone is new and still learning.
In his tenderyears as a chef, he burned many pancakes.
4. The early stage of a friendship or idea.
Their tenderyears together were full of small adventures.