having lived or existed for only a short time; not old
The puppy is still very young and sleeps a lot during the day.
At a young age, Chloe could already read chapter books about space adventures.
✦ Old English geong, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch jong and German jung.
people who are in the period of youth considered as a group
Many believe the young should have a stronger voice in politics.
The museum offers free entry to the young every weekend.
the babies or offspring of an animal
The bird fed its young with insects it caught in mid-air.
A mother bear fiercely protects her young from predators.
