Meaning & use
lad
A boy or young man, especially used informally in British English.
See it in a sentence
The old fisherman had trained every local lad who wanted to learn the trade.
Come on then, lads, let's get the equipment loaded before it rains.
A note on using this word
Lad is common in British and Irish English, often used affectionately or as a casual form of address; it sounds noticeably informal in American English.
Words with a similar meaning
boyyoung man
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