Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

juvenile

[joo-vuh-nl, -nahyl] / ˈdʒu və nl, -ˌnaɪl /


NOUN
young person
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

Under long-standing legal principles, a juvenile who is sentenced to murder can ask for their minimum term to be reconsidered once they have served half of that time.

From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026

Ocean temperatures have exceeded 82 degrees off Baja, sending juvenile white sharks, who prefer waters between 67 and 73 degrees, north toward California, Lowe said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2026

“We were literally broadcasting seed oysters over the side of our boats,” McKeen said, referring to the way they would distribute juvenile oysters across the river bottom.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026

Hundreds of birdwatchers have flocked to the Irvine Ranch Water District’s San Joaquin Marsh, hoping to catch a glimpse of a juvenile purple gallinule.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026

Garrett, for some reason, hasn’t really shed certain strange juvenile habits, like secretly eating cherry Chap Stick and raw pasta.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman

"Orcas often tear apart prey and share it with other members of the group, including calves and juveniles," said Ayres.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 23, 2026

"Orcas often tear apart prey and share it with other members of the group, including calves and juveniles."

From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026

The juveniles usually leave between August and September, travelling to west Africa where they remain for a few years, before returning to Dorset when they are ready to breed.

From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026

Soon, he said, three pursuing New York State Police troopers emerged from the tree line and arrested seven juveniles.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026

But studies show that more than 90 percent of juveniles who are interrogated by police don’t wait to talk to an attorney and don’t understand the rights the police have read them.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater




Vocabulary lists containing juvenile


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Just like flashcards, but way more fun

Don't take our word for it. Leave the boring studying behind and join VocabTrainer today. You'll learn even faster and never look back.

Take me to Vocabulary.com