the younger

noun

1

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

He's the younger of her two brothers.

2

—used to refer to the younger of two people (such as a father and son) who have the same name

the painters Hans Holbein the Elder and his son Hans Holbein the Younger

Examples of the younger in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Taking the jury back in time Each day of the trial has required explanations for how the world was different in 1996, a reminder for the older jurors and a remedial education for the younger ones. — Andy Rose, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026

Manzur outworked her and proved Serrano is too old to compete with the younger fighters in the sport. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

The account from the younger brother of Panettiere’s boyfriend and longtime abuser confirms that Panettiere was potentially the victim of a drug overdose. — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2026

Related Stories There’s often plenty of chatter about whether the younger generation of pop stars has the appetite for the traditional grind of superstardom. — Emanuel Okusanya, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026