Definition of Adolescence

the time period when a young person becomes a grownup

Examples of Adolescence in a sentence

When children reach the period of adolescence, they crave freedom to make their own choices.  🔊

Perhaps my worse challenge during adolescence was the acne that covered my face.  🔊

During adolescence, Marcus really began to think about what he wanted to study in college.  🔊

Lionel’s voice deepened during adolescence.  🔊

Because Karen is an author who targets teen writers, most of her novels focus on the issues young people face during adolescence.  🔊

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