the eldest

noun

—used in comparing the ages of people who are members of the same family

He's the eldest of her three brothers.

Examples of the eldest in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Elizabeth Pasch Ramsey is the eldest daughter of John Ramsey and his first wife, Lucinda Pasch. —

Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 26 Nov. 2024 There’s just as much focus on the cozy kitchen scene of a random family watching the broadcast, the eldest teenage daughter sitting up close, glued to the screen. —

David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Nov. 2024 But this year the number has grown to 160 children -- the smallest is just over 2 years old and the eldest is 14 years old, said Iryna Dziubko, a school administrator. —

Yuriy Zaliznyak, ABC News, 24 Nov. 2024 Authorities say the two younger siblings have been adopted, and the eldest has been placed with a foster family. —

Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 13 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the eldest