26984 words

adult

7 definitions • 7 examples
1
a person or animal that has grown to full size and strength:

Examples:

An adult under English law is someone over 18 years old.
Adults pay an admission charge but children get in free.
2
grown to full size and strength:

Examples:

an adult male/elephant
adult life She spent most of her adult life in Spain.
3
typical of or suitable for adults:

Examples:

Let's try to be adult about this.
4
Adult films, magazines, and books show naked people and sexual acts and are not for children.
5
grown to full size and strength:

Examples:

More than half of adult Americans are considered overweight.
6
Adult also means suitable for grown people and not children:

Examples:

It’s a kids’ show, but they sneak in some adult humor.
7
Adult movies, magazines, shows, and books include content that is intended for adults only.

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