adult

noun

UK/ˈæd.ʌlt/
US/ˈæd.ʌlt/

Definitions of adult noun

  1. 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

UK/ˈæd.ʌlt/
US/ˈæd.ʌlt/

Definitions of adult adjective

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.