the eldest

noun

—used in comparing the ages of people who are members of the same family

He's the eldest of her three brothers.

Examples of the eldest in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Though the eldest sibling in her immediate family, Vollering had older cousins who already cycled competitively in the Netherlands. — Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026

While the first film focused on Bob, and the second was Elastigirl’s time to shine, now is the time for the eldest kids to take center stage. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026

Itzkowitz is the eldest son of Albert Itzkowitz, who was brutally murdered in broad daylight at Kissena Park in Queens on the afternoon of May 18. — Simcha Itzkowitz, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2026

The star played the role of Cissy on the sitcom, the eldest sibling of a trio of children whose parents die in a car accident, leading them to move in with their uncle in New York City. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Aug. 2026