adult

From Wiktionary

adult is part of the Academic Word List. It is important for students in college and university.

[change] Pronunciation

• IPA: /əˈdʌlt/or /ˈædʌlt/
•  Audio (US)^{help, file}

[change] Noun

Singular adult

Plural adults

1. An adult is a person or animal who is sexually, socially, or legally mature.

   All children under 12 must have an adult with them to enter the theatre.

[change] Antonyms

• child