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 here’s a bit of a throwback to some of the younger readers. — Bultaco, New Atlas, 5 Sep. 2026

In the younger woman’s presence, Rita finds that the ominous ticking clock in her mind goes silent. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026

Sardines and pilchards are the same type of fish, with sardines being the younger, smaller ones. — Michelle Gumede, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026

In addition to King Harald’s health problems and those of Queen Sonja, who has been struggling with heart conditions, the Norwegian monarchy has also had to face a series of scandals in recent years involving the younger generations. — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026