youngster
nounUK /ˈjʌŋ.stər/
US /ˈjʌŋ.stɚ/
A youngster is a young person or child.
The youngsters played football in the park after school.
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2. A young animal, especially a young horse.
The mare stayed close to her youngster in the field.
3. A person who is new or inexperienced in a particular activity or organization.
The senior players helped the youngsters on the team learn the rules.
4. A young sailor or midshipman in the navy.
The youngster was assigned to the ship's navigation crew.