underage
adjective
un·der·age
ˌən-dər-ˈāj 
1
: of less than mature or legal age
2
: done by or involving underage persons
underage drinking
Examples of underage in a Sentence
They were not allowed into the club because they were underage.
Recent Examples on the Web
McClatchy News is not naming the woman in order to protect the identity of her underage niece.
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Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2024
In addition to his Instagram Live with Schuman, Aaron had been tweeting about Nick’s alleged history of violence against women and preying on underage girls.
—Rachel Brodsky, TIME, 27 May 2024
Eleven people were injured between the three vehicles, including the underage driver and the two occupants who died, authorities said.
—Michael McGough, Sacramento Bee, 25 May 2024
Tech companies could face fines for not removing underage users, and parents could sue them for up to $10,000.
—Shannon Caturano, ABC News, 24 May 2024
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Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2024
In addition to his Instagram Live with Schuman, Aaron had been tweeting about Nick’s alleged history of violence against women and preying on underage girls.
—Rachel Brodsky, TIME, 27 May 2024
Eleven people were injured between the three vehicles, including the underage driver and the two occupants who died, authorities said.
—Michael McGough, Sacramento Bee, 25 May 2024
Tech companies could face fines for not removing underage users, and parents could sue them for up to $10,000.
—Shannon Caturano, ABC News, 24 May 2024
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underage
adjective
un·der·age
ˌən-də-ˈrāj
: of less than mature or legal age
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