Young | Mean of young in English Dictionary

/ˈjʌŋ/

• in an early stage of life, growth, or development
1. mothers with young children
2. a lively young colt
3. a young tomato plant
4. He looks young for his age.
5. A very nice young man/woman greeted us at the door.
6. Young people today have a lot of opportunities.
7. He dreamed of being an artist when he was young.
8. soldiers who died young
9. The movie isn't suitable for young viewers.
10. my younger brother
11. He's still too young to buy alcohol legally.
12. Our youngest daughter just started school.
13. He worked as a farmhand in his younger days. [=when he was younger]
14. The band members are still young at heart. [=they think and act like young people; they are active and have a lot of energy]
15. “When I was young,” the man said, “the world was a different place.”
• recently formed, produced, started, etc.
1. a young [=new] publishing company
2. a young industry
3. The season is still young.
4. a young cheese
5. young wine
• Noun
• young people
1. music that appeals to the young
2. The very young and the elderly are particularly sensitive to the disease.

• young animals, birds, etc.
1. a robin feeding her young
2. The young of a wolf are called pups.
• young and old people
1. The game is played by young and old alike.
2. a story for young and old [=a story that will appeal to people of all ages]