younger
adjective
comparative of young.
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younger
1 American
[yuhng-ger]
/ ˈyʌŋ gər /
adjective
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comparative of young.
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(usually initial capital letter) (used to designate the junior of two related persons bearing the same name).
Charles the Younger ruled after his father abdicated.
noun
Younger
2
American
[yuhng-ger]
/ ˈyʌŋ gər /
noun
Etymology
Origin of younger
First recorded before 1000; young ( def. ) + -er 4 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Despite the recent slowdown, Chipotle remains one of the strongest brands in restaurants, catering to a younger, higher-income customer base seeking healthier, protein-heavy meals.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
No-one is really talking about them but they both have a mix of experience and younger players and they will be happy going under the radar at the moment.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
I’m the oldest of five, with two younger brothers and two younger sisters.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
There are plaques and memorials everywhere; the war and the Nazi occupation still seem present, even to younger generations who have lived among these memories their whole lives.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
I hope he believes I still have his back, the way he always had mine when we were younger.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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