English Word · Intermediate
grown-up
An adult
Pronunciation: say grown-up
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "An adult.".
Example
Do you think the grown-ups will have the world fixed up by the time they hand it over to us?
Do you think the grown-ups will have the world fixed up by the time they hand it over to us?
Practice tips
- Practice grown-up out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.