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

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

Costco is finding success from artificial intelligence referrals, which could help with the younger audience. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026

When the 14-year-old put out his hand, the other teen lifted the younger boy over his head and carried him to the locker room, the affidavits state. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2026