n. (pl. youths)
1. the state of being young; the period between childhood and adult age.
2 the vigour or enthusiasm, inexperience, or other characteristic of this period.
3 an early stage of development etc.
4 a young person (esp. male).
5 (pl.) young people collectively (the youth of the country).
Phrases and idioms:
youth club (or centre) a place or organization provided for young people's leisure activities. youth hostel a place where (esp. young) holiday-makers can put up cheaply for the night. youth hosteller a user of a youth hostel.
Etymology: OE geoguth f. Gmc, rel. to YOUNG