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

Examples of younger in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Age does not determine the potential to contribute, whether youngers are looking for their first professional career role or olders are looking for opportunities to continue working. —Sheila Callaham, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025

While my youngers may dream of sponsorships and world tours, my goal is simply to catch a party wave with friends by the end of the summer. —Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 29 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing younger

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

Rhymes for younger

• hunger
• monger