Adolescence

Pronunciation: /ˌædəˈlɛsəns/

Adolescence (noun)

  1. The period in a person’s life when they grow from a child into an adult, usually during the teenage years.
  2. A stage of development marked by physical, emotional, and social changes as a person becomes more independent.

Examples

  • Adolescence can feel confusing at first.
  • During adolescence, many people change their interests.