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

Cerulli looked at transfers from all generations by 2048, which includes members of the older Silent Generation, as well as the younger Generation Xers, who are now between 46 and 61 years old. — Robert Frank, CNBC, 17 July 2026

The author of the series bears the same curiosity, quick wit, and linguistic dexterity as the younger man who wrote Zone One and 2006’s messy farce, Apex Hides the Hurt. — Boris Kachka, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026

Green, ever the veteran simply outlasted the younger fighter. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Mason Miley, the younger brother of Lewis, has signed his first professional contract with Newcastle United. — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 10 July 2026