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

The Amazing Generation shows the older Gen Zers now see the damage from having so much screen time but the younger 8, 9, and 10-year-olds don’t. —Katie Grant, Parents, 3 Jan. 2026

However, today, blush has easily become one of the all-time favorite makeup products, especially with the younger generation that wants to look extra sun-kissed and blushed. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026

Much like his father, the younger Trotter is known for his explosive downhill tackling and power. —Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2026

Toward the end, the older one cupped her hand around the younger one’s ear and whispered something to her. —Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2026

It's been really magical, especially with the younger fans. —Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 26 Dec. 2025

Much of the plot otherwise hinges on recovering Holly (Nell Fisher), the younger sister of Mike (Finn Wolfhard) and Nancy (Natalia Dyer), from the Upside Down, a redux of the first season’s story. —Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 26 Dec. 2025

The flames of the forge exacerbated the heat, leading the younger Penn to collapse, according to Arngrim. —Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Dec. 2025

Rodgers, the younger brother of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, and Fletcher got engaged during the Bachelorette finale in 2016. —Daniel S. Levine, PEOPLE, 25 Dec. 2025