Definition of Lad

a young boy

Examples of Lad in a sentence

With no way to pay for next month’s tuition, the lad decided it was time to get himself a second job. 🔊

Police questioned the lad for an hour, but were not able to pinpoint him as a suspect. 🔊

When he was just a small lad, the scientist decided that he wanted to make a career out of research. 🔊

The young lad rode his horse down the road while his older brother walked alongside. 🔊

Fearing his secret lair would be discovered, the lad scrambled to find a way to camouflage his hideout. 🔊

The lad got in trouble with his teacher when he was caught talking during class. 🔊

My brother's a great lad - he always looks out for me. 🔊

We were all surprised by how mature and responsible the lad had become. 🔊

Lad is an informal term used in British English to refer to a boy or young man, typically one that is seen as mischievous or cheeky. 🔊

The lads at school had been up all night playing video games. 🔊

Our little lad loves his football lessons, he's always so enthusiastic about them. 🔊

The lads at school always make sure to look out for each other. 🔊

The lads down the pub were getting loud and rowdy. 🔊

"My son is my little lad," said the proud father as he ruffled his son's hair. 🔊

That lad over there was caught stealing from the shop. 🔊

Come on, lad! shouted the coach encouragingly to his team from across the pitch. 🔊

"Good morning, lads," began Mrs Jones cheerily as she welcomed her students into her classroom each day. 🔊

You should have seen him last night - he was acting like such a lad! 🔊

"That lad has been causing trouble since he moved here," remarked Mrs Smith disapprovingly as she watched him walk down the street with some friends. 🔊

Lad is an informal British English term used to refer to a young man, typically between the ages of 8-18. 🔊

My son is such a bright lad – he's already reading at a fourth grade level! 🔊

You lads better clean up this mess before your mother gets home! 🔊

What kind of music do you like? I'm more of a classic rock lad myself. 🔊

Lad is an informal term used primarily in the United Kingdom and Ireland to refer to a young man. 🔊

My son's a right little lad - always helping out around the house despite his young age. 🔊

The lads were out playing football in the park until it got too dark. 🔊

We decided to ask one of the lads at work to help us with our project since he had more experience than anyone else on our team. 🔊

It was so sweet when she called her boyfriend 'my lad.' 🔊

The lads are out tonight – they're gonna be causing trouble! 🔊

Let's go for a few pints with the lads after work. 🔊

When two friends greet each other in a casual setting, they might say “Hey lad!” This phrase is often accompanied by a pat on the back or handshake. 🔊

A father could refer to his son affectionately by calling him his “little lad.” This implies that the boy is still growing into his role as an adult male. 🔊

That lad over there has been staring at me for far too long. 🔊

My son's such a good lad; he looks after his little brother every day. 🔊

I've known that lad since he was just a baby. 🔊

He's no longer the same young lad I used to know; he's grown into a fine man now. 🔊

This old girl here knows how to handle herself against any ruffian lads she might come across! 🔊

Lad is a slang term used to describe an energetic young man. 🔊

The lad was out late drinking at the pub. 🔊

My son is such a lad—always getting into mischief! 🔊

Everybody was cheering for the lad as he scored the winning goal. 🔊

The lads were dancing together in celebration of their victory. 🔊

Lad is defined as a boy or young man, often with connotations of an immature attitude. 🔊

"That lad over there is always causing trouble with his pranks." In this sentence, lad is being used in a negative way; it implies that the person referenced has an immature attitude and does not take responsibility for their actions. 🔊

My little lad loves going on adventures around the neighborhood. This sentence uses the word lad in a more positive manner; it suggests that the person referenced has an adventurous spirit and enjoys exploring new places. 🔊

My brother's friend was such a cheeky lad when we met him. 🔊

That lad just asked me out on a date! He must really like me. 🔊

Ah, look at that lad over there - he's got an impressive collection of beers! 🔊

That's just what lads do, isn't it? 🔊

Everybody was cheering for the lad as he scored the winning goal. 🔊

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