adult
A person who is fully grown and not a child.
A person who has reached full physical and mental development, typically recognized by law as being responsible for their actions.
Made for grown-ups, not for children, often because it has sex, violence, or strong language.
Intended for or suitable only for people who are fully grown, often because of sexual content, strong language, or other mature themes.
An animal or plant that is fully grown.
An animal or plant that has reached full physical development.
- Base: adult
- Base: adult
- Plural: adults
adult content
1Media suitable only for adults
Movies, pictures, or websites that are only for grown-ups because they have sexual or violent material.
- This website contains adult content and requires age verification.
- The TV channel blocks adult content during daytime hours.
responsible adult
3An adult who can be trusted
A grown-up you can trust to take care of people or important things.
- Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.
- Please leave your contact number in case we need to reach a responsible adult.
young adult
4Person aged 18 to 25
A person between about 18 and 25 years old.
- Young adults often move out of their parents' homes.
- The magazine is aimed at young adults.
adult education
2Education for adults after school age
Classes and learning programs for people who are no longer in school full-time.
- She enrolled in an adult education course to improve her computer skills.
- She enrolled in an adult education course to improve her skills.
- Adult education programs are available at the community center.
- Adult education centers offer evening classes.