Used in a Sentence

underage

How to use underage in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for underage.

Editorial note

So I'll be the guy to ask it: What's the problem with underage workers?

Examples16
Definitions2
Parts of speech1

Quick take

not of legal age; "minor children"

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of underage gathered in one view.

adjective

not of legal age; "minor children"

adjective

dependent by virtue of youth

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for underage.

adjective

not of legal age; "minor children"

adjective

dependent by virtue of youth

Example sentences

1

So I'll be the guy to ask it: What's the problem with underage workers?

2

First I would like to say I am not in support of underage workers, I would never be.

3

"OMG, two guys behind me talking about having sex with underage gurls!

4

But it just pains me to see people generalize that the goal is to 'help' underage workers.

5

How would they have known she was underage, yet not known that it was bottled water not alcohol?

6

In court the judge admonished them for grinding up on underage girls on their surveillance videos.

7

Had never tried, so I just tried to create an underage account at Yahoo, they handle it thusly:Please get your mom or dad!

8

Why would it be appropriate in any situation to pull a weapon for a possible underage drinking charge?

9

Having operated a service similar in some ways to Skout, banning underage users is not the answer if you actually want to help them[1].

10

I also know people who use drugs illegally, as well as participate in or facilitate underage drinking, and I don't have a problem with any of it.

11

The fact is, it's socially acceptable, among my social circles, to pirate, to use drugs, and to {participate in,facilitate} underage drinking.

12

Casually lumping in underage use of alcohol and tobacco is purposefully misleading.

13

No it's not, but what's their best option?Of course, not all situations are like this, but for situations where underage workers are actually working, there is a strong trend that this may possibly be the case.

14

The sexist double standard in statutory rape convictions where both parties are underage is not only incredibly unjust to young males but insulting to the young women.

15

Just a guess: more white females than black females go to college, where they have plenty of opportunities for underage drinking, marijuana use, trespassing, vandalism, or other minor crimes.

16

Their security and ID-checking measures are all taken very seriously, you simply never hear about them letting in underage kids or folks without medicinal permits.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use underage in a sentence?

So I'll be the guy to ask it: What's the problem with underage workers?

What does underage mean?

not of legal age; "minor children"

What part of speech is underage?

underage is commonly used as adjective.