Meaning of adult in English | Powered by Free Dictionary API

noun

• A fully grown human or animal.

• A person who has reached the legal age of majority.

verb

• To (cause to) be or become an adult.

• To behave like an adult.

adjective

• Fully grown.

  Example: an adult human, animal, or plant

• Intended for or restricted to adults rather than children.

  Example: adult clothes

• Containing material of an explicit sexual nature; of, or pertaining to, pornography.

  Example: This program contains adult content. Parental discretion is advised.

• Vulgar or profane.