noun
- young people who are developing from children into adults; teenagers
Usage: plural form of adolescent
Examples
- The program is designed specifically for adolescents aged 13 to 17.
- Many adolescents struggle with identity issues during high school.
- The study examined how social media affects adolescents’ mental health.
- Adolescents often experience rapid physical and emotional changes.
- The counselor specializes in working with troubled adolescents.
- Sleep patterns in adolescents differ significantly from those of adults.