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

And the brand’s strategy of transformation looks likely to strike a chord with consumers, not least the younger demographic. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026

This is a young team, and their two primary offensive spark plugs are one of the younger duos in the league. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Industry insiders had been anticipating the younger Blavatnik’s entry into the company for years, and speculation of his impending appointment had been growing louder over the past several months. — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2026

James and Maxey, 25, share an agent and have been friends since the younger guard from Dallas broke into the league in 2020. — Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026