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stripling

Pronunciation: [ˈstrɪplɪŋ]

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Learn how to use stripling in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “youth”

(noun) a young man or boy. A stripling is someone who is still growing up and not fully grown yet. It's often used to describe boys who are starting to become young men.

Example

The stripling showed great promise in his sports and was admired by his teammates.

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Unlike his peers, the stripling didn't act immaturely but showed maturity beyond his years.

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Have you ever seen a stripling trying to impress his friends with his skills?

Context: “age”

(noun) a term for a young person, particularly a boy. It’s often associated with a time when someone is not quite an adult yet and is learning about life.

Example

The wise old man shared stories about his adventures when he was a stripling.

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She realized that at nearly sixteen, she was no longer a stripling but a young woman.

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What were your dreams when you were a stripling?

How to pronounce stripling

Pronunciation: [ˈstrɪplɪŋ]

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