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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Beggs said revenue from the program will likely grow as the retirement community expands: The new apartments, priced between $541,100 and $1.9 million, have already sold out and are attracting younger retirees.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026
This personalised early intervention approach means Sefton is bucking the national trend in their Neets figures, particularly for younger ages.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
Husby also pushes back on the idea that AI will hurt younger workers particularly hard.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
Bill Peters explained how retailers such as Ross and Walmart were trying to score points with younger shoppers.
From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026
It’s not so bad when it’s the younger kids.
From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila
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