1. relating to young people who are not yet adults
2. childish or immature in behavior

1. a young person who is not yet an adult
2. a young person who has committed a crime
Usage: legal

Examples

• The juvenile court handles cases involving minors.
• His juvenile behavior embarrassed his parents at the restaurant.
• The zoo has a special area for juvenile animals.
• She works as a counselor for juvenile offenders.
• The book is written for a juvenile audience.
• Stop acting so juvenile and take responsibility.
• The juvenile was sentenced to community service.