younger

1 of 2

comparative of young

younger

2 of 2

noun

youn·​ger ˈyəŋ-gər 

: an inferior in age : junior

—usually used with a possessive pronoun

is several years his younger

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing younger

• not getting any younger
• in one's younger days
• the younger

• not getting any younger
• in one's younger days
• the younger