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juvenile

Pronunciation: [ˈdʒuːvənaɪl]

Word

Learn how to use juvenile in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “age”

(adjective) relating to a young person, usually someone who is not yet an adult. When we say something is juvenile, it means it is connected to children or teenagers.

Example

The juvenile playground is full of bright colors and fun equipment for kids.

Example

The film was not appropriate for juvenile audiences; it was too serious for kids.

Example

What juvenile activities do you think are the most fun?

Context: “young person”

(noun) a young person who is not yet an adult, often a teenager or a child. A juvenile is someone who is still growing and learning in life.

Example

The juvenile made great progress in school and loved to read books.

Example

The juvenile was not allowed to enter the adult competition because of his age.

Example

How can we help juveniles make better choices?

How to pronounce juvenile

Pronunciation: [ˈdʒuːvənaɪl]

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