Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

puberty

Noun

/ˈpjuːbərti/

Definition

The period during which adolescents reach sexual maturity and become capable of reproduction.

Examples

During puberty, many teens experience growth spurts and changes in their bodies.
It is important to have open conversations with children about the changes they’ll face during puberty.
Puberty generally starts between the ages of 9 and 14 for girls and 10 and 15 for boys.

Meaning

Puberty is a developmental stage where a person’s body undergoes physical and hormonal changes, leading to the ability to reproduce and commonly associated with the transition from childhood to adulthood.