A young person; a child or teenager. The juvenile was caught sneaking into the movie theater without a ticket.
A young animal that has not yet reached maturity. The juvenile lion was learning to hunt under the watchful eye of its mother.
A book, film, or other work intended for young people. The library has a large collection of juvenile fiction for children and teenagers.
A young offender; a minor who has broken the law and is dealt with in the juvenile justice system. The judge ordered the juvenile to attend counseling sessions instead of serving time in detention.