adult
noun
Definitions of adult noun
- A1Countable
A person or animal that has reached full physical development.
In many countries, 18 is considered the legal age of adulthood.
This restaurant only allows adults after 9 PM.
Only adults are allowed to participate in this study.
adjective
Definitions of adult adjective
- A2
Having reached full physical and mental development; fully grown.
Adult salmon return to the rivers where they were born to spawn.
An adult cheetah is a beautiful and powerful creature.
After a period of growth, the larva will become an adult.
Characterized by maturity; suitable for adults.
This is a complex issue that requires an adult perspective to understand.
Try to handle conflicts with an adult approach.
This game is not suitable for children, it contains adult themes.
Relating to or intended for adults only, typically because of sexual content.
This store only sells adult books and magazines.
This channel mainly broadcasts adult programming that is not suitable for children.
They were fined for showing adult content in a public place.