youngest

1 of 2

superlative of young

youngest

2 of 2

noun

youn·​gest ˈyəŋ-gəst How to pronounce youngest (audio)
plural youngest
: one that is the least old
especially : the youngest child or member of a family

Example Sentences

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Noun
My tentative youngest decided to watch her big sis first before committing to the ride. Stacey Hatton, kansascity.com, 19 June 2017

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Word History

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of youngest was before the 12th century

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“Youngest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/youngest. Accessed 22 Mar. 2023.

Kids Definition

youngest

noun
youn·​gest ˈyəŋ-gəst How to pronounce youngest (audio)
: the least old member especially of a family

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