adjective
Not old; having lived for only a short time.
She is young.
They have two young children.
Common phrases & grammar
young child · young man · young woman · young people
be young
young + noun
American English
How to pronounce young
adjective · nounA1Very common word
YUHNG
/jəŋ/
One syllable.
Not old; having lived for only a short time.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
adjective
Not yet fully grown or developed.
A young tree stood by the house.
The company is still young.
Common phrases & grammar
young tree · young plant · young company
young + noun
be + young
adjectiveless common
Having little experience in a job or activity.
He is a young lawyer with little experience.
The young team made several mistakes.
Good to know
Here, young can mean new to a job or activity, not only low in age.
Common phrases & grammar
young and inexperienced
young + noun
nounformalless common
Young people considered as a group.
The young want more opportunities.
The program helps the young.
Good to know
In everyday English, young people is more common than the young.
Common phrases & grammar
the young and the old
the young
Useful expressions
Still energetic and interested in life, even when you are old.
My grandfather is young at heart.
Looking or behaving younger than expected for your age.
She looks young for her age.
People of all ages.
The festival attracts young and old.