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  younger

  adjective

  comparative of young.
• Younger
  Younger

  noun

  Thomas Coleman Cole, 1844–1916, U.S. outlaw, associated with Jesse James.

younger

¹ American  

[yuhng-ger] / ˈjʌŋ gər /

adjective

1. comparative of young.

2. (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.

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noun

1. the junior of two persons in age (often used with a possessive pronoun).

   Her brother is seven years her younger.

Younger ² American  

[yuhng-ger] / ˈjʌŋ gər /

noun

1. Thomas Coleman Cole, 1844–1916, U.S. outlaw, associated with Jesse James.

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Etymology

Origin of younger

First recorded before 1000; young ( def. ) + -er ⁴ ( def. )

Example Sentences

Meanwhile, many of its brands, which can be viewed as classics—but also Mad Men-era holdovers—have had trouble winning younger fans.

From Barron's • Jun. 28, 2026

Historically regarded as a summer stamina booster -- particularly among older and rural people -- dog meat has steadily fallen out of favour as younger Koreans embrace dogs as pets and public attitudes shift.

From Barron's • Jun. 28, 2026

Kershaw added: "We are at a moment where the economy disproportionately isn't working for younger people, and some newcomers of any age."

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026

For younger people, your goal should be to save at least 20% of your earnings every year of your working life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

The only difference between the dogs was that Black Star was younger by three or four years.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell

Related Words

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