adult
/əˈdʌlt/noun
Someone who is old enough to be legally considered grown up.
Example sentence
- “Tickets cost less for children than for adults.”
As an adjective it can be a euphemism: "adult content" means sexually explicit, not simply grown-up.
Related words
elderAn older, respected member of a community or tribe who is looked to for advice, guidance, or ceremonial duties.teenagerA young person aged from thirteen to nineteen.ancestorA family member from past generations, on either parent's side, from whom a person is descended.toddlerA small child, usually between one and three years old, who can walk but is still a bit unsteady on their feet.generationAll the people born around the same time, who often share similar experiences and culture.relativeA member of your family, whether related by birth, marriage, or adoption.