n.
Pronunciation: ' yüth
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural youths \ ' yü th z, ' yüths \
Usage: often attrib
Etymology: Middle English youthe, from Old English geoguth; akin to Old English geong young ― more at YOUNG
Date: before 12th century
1 a : the time of life when one is young especially : the period between childhood and maturity b : the early period of existence, growth, or development
2 a : a young person especially : a young male between adolescence and maturity b : young persons or creatures ― usually plural in construction
3 : the quality or state of being youthful : YOUTHFULNESS